The Bucks Buzz is a bi-weekly SnoTap post featuring Charlie Tritschler and Mitch Pratt. Charlie writes the Monday post while Mitch handles Thursday. This could change, but they both bring a unique style to the post.
Friday: Charlotte 92 Milwaukee 76 - For the second time in two weeks, Milwaukee suffered a double-digit loss to Charlotte. This time it was on the road, but the story was the same really for Milwaukee. They could not stop Al Jefferson whom went for 23 points and 12 rebounds. Former Buck Ramon Sessions had eleven points and a PER of +19 raising the question as to why Session always puts up good numbers against Milwaukee? Milwaukee was dominated on the glass as Bobcats pulled down 16 offensive rebounds and for the game, Charlotte had 54 boards compared to Milwaukee's 38. People want guys like John Henson and Giannis Antetokounmpo to play more, but they need to rebound better if Milwaukee wants to win games. Good to see Brandon Knight have his most productive night as a Buck to date scoring 17 points making seven of eleven shots.
Appropriate YouTube video - Another One Bites The Dust - Queen: Just another loss to add to the tank.
Saturday: Milwaukee 92 Boston 85 - I GET TO WRITE ABOUT A BUCKS WIN. I understand people want the Bucks to tank and I do too, but it is nice to see a team win especially when the whole state of Wisconsin took a massive dump over the weekend in terms of sports. With a limited roster as Caron Butler and Ersan Ilyasova out with injury, the young players were asked to step up and they did breaking the eleven game losing streak. John Henson got the ability to start and he responded with 13 points and 13 rebounds with three blocks. Giannis had his best game of the season with 10 points and seven rebounds. We have been clamoring for the young guys to play more, and maybe this is the proof Larry Drew needs to do it more often. I would be remiss if I did not talk about Knight whom followed up his Charlotte performance with his best Bucks outing getting a near triple-double with 20 points, nine rebounds and eight assists. Additionally, he was perfect from 3-point range.Appropriate YouTube video - Celebration - Kool & The Gang - YES CELEBRATE THIRD WIN OF THE YEAR... In December.
Links
Right now, this is the funniest Vine I have ever seen. Gerald Henderson had a great game for Charlotte on Friday, but he also that nailed a lady directly in the face. Absolutely hilarious, I laughed multiple times watching it over and over again. (H/T @CardboardGerald)
At the Celtics-Bucks game, a younger fan made some signs like 'Brad Stevens seems like a nice guy.' And a taunt to Rajon Rondo's free-throw shooting by shouting out The Starters' Leigh Ellis. We need more of these fans at Bucks games.
Zaza Pachuila's Instagram's account is worth your time just for pictures about his dog with 'swag.'
What to Watch
I am very interested in Brandon Knight's development. In the last two games, he played his two best games of the season. He did tweak his hamstring last Wednesday, but with a couple days off, he should be raring to go against Boston again on Tuesday night. If he starts consistently giving Milwaukee 13-15 points, five to seven assists, Bucks are an entirely different teams.
What's Next for Milwaukee
Brandon Jennings returns to Milwaukee on Wednesday night. Mitch Pratt will be at the game for work so say hi to him if you see him. They also take on Boston again Tuesday this time in Beantown.
Charlie.
0 comments:
Post a Comment