Bucks a threat? And why stats say Boston Celtics 3-point strategy is nearly perfect
Are the Milwaukee Bucks losing their edge against the Boston Celtics? The trade for Damian Lillard and the departure of Jrue Holiday is really putting a spotlight on their defensive struggles. Are they still a threat to the Celtics?
Meanwhile, the Celtics are making headlines with their 3-point shooting volume. But the stats say they should keep shooting because the offense is generating almost entirely open looks. John Karalis of Boston Sports Journal and Tom Westerholm dive those stories, and then into the Celtics’ upcoming game against the Atlanta Hawks, considering whether Jayson Tatum should rest due to his ankle injury.
Don’t miss this engaging analysis of the Celtics’ evolving strategy and the Bucks’ current challenges. Tune in for expert insights and lively discussions!
2:38 Milwaukee Bucks still a threat?
11:37 Three-Point Shooting
18:59 Offensive Execution
26:16 Upcoming Games. Should Jayson Tatum play?
33:29 In-Season Tournament
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Bucks are only a threat to themselves😂not worried at all bout them they are in complete turmoil after firing their coach last year starting 30-13 go figure Pat Beverly left a curse on them 😂🤣 If JT doesnt play tomorrow not worried either let him rest his ankle but i expect everyone else to step up☘️☘️☘️☘️💪💪
Giannis was desperate yesterday… trying to elbow and trip our Jays. Pitiful near basement rank… so he's playing dirty on the champs. Pathetic.
For the good of the team I agree that Tatum should miss the game tomorrow. However the selfish part of me wants him to play because he’s on my fantasy league team and the Celtics only have 3 games this week. 😁
Any conversations about Milwaukee or any team means nothing. Let them worry about what issues they need to fix because I do not care. All that matters is that Boston handles their business, get healthy and go for Banner 19.
This Celtics team is got to be one of the best three point shooting teams in history. And that’s without KP playing, I can’t imagine the monster of a team this would be with everybody healthy this post season.
hate to say it, but what’s up with the Cavs? 12-0, and they’re playing really well. I don’t think it’ll keep up for the rest of the year, but they will be a “threat” in the East. Love the pods John!
loving the shirt john
When is Cleveland gonna lose man😂
Just keep riding the regular season wave 🌊 no need to rock the boat, if either Jays need rest "just do it ✔" (in season cup leave for the Lakers, they can tie us with those banners.. I will clown them 🤡 😂 is what it is)
Sometimes during a marathon a breather is needed, especially if an ankle is tweaked. But Tatum has been the definition of an iron man majority of his career so won't be surprised either way
Thx per usual John, Tom ☘︎🔒
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I mean I think the bucks will make a move but it doesn’t involve trading Giannis. They need production with Middleton out, and he doesn’t fit along those two in dame in Gianni’s when he can’t play. If anyone can turn a team around it’s one with two all stars and trading chips like Middleton, Lopez, and Bobby Portis. If the next move doesn’t work MIL blows it up and sends Giannis to Golden state! Hahah maybe!
But Boston is built to beat any teams build as long as the shot falls to a respectable degree.
My only concerns early this year are have been this:
1. Jaylen brown has been borderline miserable to his standard. With Tatum getting the pressure why isn’t he excelling. Thats up to to Joe and Jaylen to figure out.
2. Sam Hauser of the bench has been a tough look to start the year. This guy was nails last year and played some huge playoff minutes man. But the shot isn’t falling right now. This is the time where you lower his minutes until he smacks that groove again. But same I’ll bounce back dudes a G!
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Still…WINNING!!!!!💚☘☘☘
Jrue’s great, don’t get me wrong but I think a lineup of KP, JT, JB, D. White and Pritchard are not being beaten either. If Celtics maintain those guys after Jrue and Horford are gone they can still win if Hauser is the one coming off the bench.
I saw a comment on a YouTube video, “Giannis Gottabequickerthanthattho”
We are 9:2, exactly the same pace as last year at this point—9:2. If last season we lost close games to the 76ers and Minnesota(OT), then this year it was the Pacers OT and Warriors game. Cool to see bluesky getting out there, just followed you!
I believe the Celtics don’t really have threats when we are talking about a 7 game series. Until a team has the depth they have they will continue to be dominant. Sure lose here and there. But it’s just that. They lose 1 here and there. But 7 games. Nah. I don’t think so.
My guy KC use to exploit mismatches until the opponent begged for a sub! Bucks can’t do that w Dame, he’s gotta stay in the game and take his punishment.
Drake maye has been a ray of hope
Where is the Belt John ?
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Love the pod
Good show. I think that the Cavs, the Pacers and the Magic will rise. I think that the Knicks will be up there too. I think that the Sixers and Bucks are going to stay near the bottom.
Emirates Cup banner should probably go up in the Auerbach Center.
It’s a practice trophy.
It’s hilarious pep’s are crying but bos is only playing the gme the nba created. Bring bck hand checking so guy’s dnt get free releases still might not help because defense isn’t really a priority so wut do u do?🤷♀️
Bucks were never a threat to the celtics but they can still be a threat for other teams imo. The whole franchise is a mess but them and the bulls prolly had the two toughest schedules so far in the east. I wouldn’t be surprised if they still end the season with more wins than losses. They have the talent but its just everything else. Not just the coaching either. Literally everything. I think ppl need to stop talking about the bucks tho and start talking about the nets honestly. I expected the bucks to have a tough start but i didnt expect the nets to look as competitive as they are. Jordy is gonna be a great coach imo. He seems really good at finding the right role for the right person. Not the most talent rich squad but he found the right roles for his players and has them playing those roles well n they aren’t the pushovers ppl thought they would be
Lets help John with puns!!!!! To me comes to mind 5
Tom "Wild Wild West" Westerholm (Will Smith movie)
Tom "Tommy gun" Westerholm (Thompson submachine gun)
Tom "No vest" Westerholm
Tom "Go west" Westerholm (Pet Shop boys song Go West, but John have to sing "Go West" part) or
Tom "Don't go west" Westerholm (because C are East team, then don't go West)
Put that Emirates cup banner in the hallway by a vendor at the Garden. Or, like someone else here said, put it in the Auerbach Center, as it is a practice banner. Nobody cares.
I liked the reference Tom made about parting the Red sea☘️😎
When you guys talk about where they would raise the banner for the in season tournament I’m dying laughing out loud. So freakin funny
If they blew that whistle Tatum would still get hurt
No banner, just a trophy and cash money!
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