Author Topic: NBA 2020-2021 - v. 2021 Finals: Milwaukee and Giannis rule the basketball world (Read 48529 times)

T-ski · « **Reply #840 on:** July 03, 2021, 09:47:16 PM »

LETS GO!!!!!!!!

T-ski · « **Reply #841 on:** July 05, 2021, 08:53:57 AM »

Giannis may be available for game 1. I hope they are 1000% sure because if that knee goes boom they’ll never hear the end of it.

T-ski · « **Reply #842 on:** July 07, 2021, 08:06:35 AM »

Flopper 1, Freak 0

Phoenix got some friendly whistles in the first half and the Bucks had a bad third quarter. At least Giannis didn’t seem to bothered by his knee. I’m still terrified that knee will go boom, but I’ve got to trust those involved in making the decisions.

On to game 2.

TheOutlawXanadu · « **Reply #843 on:** July 12, 2021, 01:16:20 PM »

Great to see Giannis not only looking healthy but also looking like a completely unstoppable force of nature. This series is shaping up to be very interesting!

TAC · « **Reply #844 on:** July 14, 2021, 07:26:26 PM »

USA Basketball

With Jason Tatum...0-2
Without Jason Tatum...1-0

T-ski · « **Reply #845 on:** July 15, 2021, 03:18:09 PM »

Exciting Game 4. Booker went off but Giannis had an incredible block to help the Bucks tie it up.

Best of 3 now, can anyone win on the road?

pg1067 · « **Reply #846 on:** July 15, 2021, 03:27:10 PM »

Quote from: T-ski on July 15, 2021, 03:18:09 PM

Exciting Game 4. Booker went off but Giannis had an incredible block to help the Bucks tie it up.

Best of 3 now, can anyone win on the road?

I watched the last 10 minutes or so. Good ending. I don't really follow basketball and have no real reason to prefer either team, but I'm pulling for the Bucks, so I certainly hope they can get a road win whenever the next game is.

KevShmev · « **Reply #847 on:** July 17, 2021, 09:44:30 PM »

His FT shooting is a travesty, but otherwise Giannis is just ridiculously good. Bucks on the verge of taking the title.

T-ski · « **Reply #848 on:** July 18, 2021, 08:34:28 AM »

I am ready.

Bucks in 6.

Dublagent66 · « **Reply #849 on:** July 19, 2021, 11:23:17 AM »

LOL Suns! I stopped following basketball when the Suns went to the finals with Chicago 28 years ago and lost in game 7. This time they go up 2-0 and drop 3 straight games. They don't deserve to win the championship.

KevShmev · « **Reply #850 on:** July 20, 2021, 06:44:33 PM »

Hoping the Bucks win tonight and bring a title back to Milwaukee.

T-ski · « **Reply #851 on:** July 20, 2021, 10:23:58 PM »

You guys, I am teary eyed.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS, NBA CHAMPS!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #852 on:** July 21, 2021, 04:57:44 AM »

I watched the last half of 4Q. Impressive performance to hold them off. Giannis is indeed a freak. What a performance.

Congrats T-Ski. I know the feeling. Savour it.

TAC · « **Reply #853 on:** July 21, 2021, 05:41:34 AM »

Giannis was a beast last night. Middleton and Holiday had great games too.

Fucking Crowder missed two WIDE OPEN threes in the fourth quarter.

Congrats Bucks!

KevShmev · « **Reply #854 on:** July 21, 2021, 05:46:24 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on July 20, 2021, 10:23:58 PM

You guys, I am teary eyed.

MILWAUKEE BUCKS, NBA CHAMPS!

Congrats!!

Epic performance by Giannis.

Lonk · « **Reply #855 on:** July 21, 2021, 06:36:12 AM »

Congrats to Giannis and the Bucks!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #856 on:** July 21, 2021, 08:00:00 AM »

Quote from: TAC on July 21, 2021, 05:41:34 AM

Fucking Crowder missed two WIDE OPEN threes in the fourth quarter.

Yeah, there was one late that would've made it what... a 5 point game with about 3 to go? They never got closer than 6 after that.

crazy climber dude · « **Reply #857 on:** July 21, 2021, 12:17:35 PM »

His (Giannis) performance made especially remarkable by two things in particular:

- He not only was 16-25 from the field in a closeout game, but was 17-19 from the free throw line! This, in spite of his recent struggles and liability as a "hack a tokounmpo" in other games.....and the road game "countdown". His ability to focus through that, and then come up with a close to 90% percentage is a HUGE tribute to his mental toughness.....as well as commitment to improving.

- When you saw his knee being bent back like that just 3 weeks ago....and to lead his team the way he did against the favored Suns....is absolutely remarkable. A testament to the pliability of youth to be sure.....but primarily to his will and character.

He was also a big factor in their 4 wins with PASSING. He was reading the double team before it materialized, and then finding (the right) guys quickly to not allow the Suns to rotate back. Once again.....HUGE!

Finally, I love his laying down the gauntlet to other teams/players that have gone the (or are going to) "join/form a superteam" route. You absolutely get to crow about how you did it with your original team when you have such a great performance. All hail the Freak

. He's already a two time MVP in the league, now a Finals MVP. And now he will never have to think about being a Karl Malone, John Stockton, or Charles Barkley (elite players without a championship). He and his team have the ring, and my sense is.....he's not done.

romdrums · « **Reply #858 on:** July 21, 2021, 01:24:38 PM »

I'm not a huge fan of basketball, but I found an interesting bit of trivia last night. Under David Stern's tenure as commissioner, from 1984-2014, 8 teams combined to win the championships, with Dallas being the only team that didn't win multiple titles. Since Adam Silver took over in 2014, 5 different teams have won an NBA title, and 4 of those teams were either first time champions (Cleveland and Toronto) or teams that haven't won a championship since the 70's (Milwaukee and Golden State).

pg1067 · « **Reply #859 on:** July 21, 2021, 03:33:35 PM »

Quote from: romdrums on July 21, 2021, 01:24:38 PM

I'm not a huge fan of basketball, but I found an interesting bit of trivia last night. Under David Stern's tenure as commissioner, from 1984-2014, 8 teams combined to win the championships, with Dallas being the only team that didn't win multiple titles. Since Adam Silver took over in 2014, 5 different teams have won an NBA title, and 4 of those teams were either first time champions (Cleveland and Toronto) or teams that haven't won a championship since the 70's (Milwaukee and Golden State).

There's a bit of discussion about that in this thread: https://www.dreamtheaterforums.org/boards/index.php?topic=56450.0

KevShmev · « **Reply #860 on:** July 21, 2021, 03:58:22 PM »

Quote from: crazy climber dude on July 21, 2021, 12:17:35 PM

Finally, I love his laying down the gauntlet to other teams/players that have gone the (or are going to) "join/form a superteam" route. You absolutely get to crow about how you did it with your original team when you have such a great performance. All hail the Freak . He's already a two time MVP in the league, now a Finals MVP. And now he will never have to think about being a Karl Malone, John Stockton, or Charles Barkley (elite players without a championship). He and his team have the ring, and my sense is.....he's not done.

Not sure if I think they will be a "one and done" championship team or not. The East isn't as tough as the West to get through, so that helps future roads to the finals.

T-ski · « **Reply #861 on:** July 22, 2021, 07:46:42 AM »

Giannis “stole” the Finals and MVP trophies and went to Chik-fil-a to order a 50 piece nugget and it was glorious.

https://youtu.be/NPLAXPD50DQ

Lonk · « **Reply #862 on:** July 22, 2021, 07:52:59 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on July 22, 2021, 07:46:42 AM

Giannis “stole” the Finals and MVP trophies and went to Chik-fil-a to order a 50 piece nugget and it was glorious.

https://youtu.be/NPLAXPD50DQ

That's actually really cool

pg1067 · « **Reply #863 on:** July 22, 2021, 10:17:39 AM »

Quote from: T-ski on July 22, 2021, 07:46:42 AM

Giannis “stole” the Finals and MVP trophies and went to Chik-fil-a to order a 50 piece nugget and it was glorious.

https://youtu.be/NPLAXPD50DQ

Half Sprite/half lemonade? Blech!

jingle.boy · « **Reply #864 on:** July 22, 2021, 09:11:55 PM »

So apparently Vin Diesel was driving the bus during the championship parade. Holy fuck was that guy haulin ass. What a drag for the fans. Hope nobody blinked!

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nba/championship-parade-or-not-driver-of-milwaukee-bucks-bus-has-a-schedule-to-keep/ar-AAMrI0Z

T-ski · « **Reply #865 on:** July 23, 2021, 04:27:11 PM »

This is beautiful…

https://twitter.com/nba/status/1418669748942872579?s=21

bosk1 · « **Reply #866 on:** July 24, 2021, 11:53:26 PM »

That's cool. He seems like a really genuine, humble guy, which is rare for someone in his position. I hope he never loses that.

T-ski · « **Reply #867 on:** July 29, 2021, 03:11:01 PM »

NBA, trying to get back to their normal schedule, has their draft tonight and free agency starts Monday August 2nd.

Could be a wild few days.

Lonk · « **Reply #868 on:** August 22, 2021, 01:28:38 PM »

Is it time for a new thread? I haven't been following the off season and just saw Westbrook is on the Lakers now? That might be good to take some load off of Lebron, but I expect that it won't work. We shall see

News: Video of online chat between fans and members of Dream Theater: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sx8cLlXnHpA&feature=youtu.be (*no chickens were harmed during the filming of this chat)

Author Topic: NBA 2020-2021 - v. 2021 Finals: Milwaukee and Giannis rule the basketball world (Read 48529 times)