Bucks vs. Sixers Preview/Discussion: Bucks win 117-108 in OT

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting RuN WiT iT:</div><div class="quote_post">All I'm going to say is, the Bucks don't deserve that win. Clearly, they won because of the stupid decisions made by the Sixers. I'm utterly disappointed by the Sixers game ending performance, and I can't wait till the Sixers stomp the Bucks at the next game.</div>
What about the good plays the Bucks made on both ends, that could also have added to why they came back and won, just maybe

Anyways, great game, TJ, Redd, Simmons, I loved the game. Me and my bro were excited when Redd hit the three, and we're not even Buck fans, but I do like the Bucks a little. It was a good game though, Webber and Iverson showed great chemistry also, and Salmons was nice. I really liked what I saw from Webber though, he looked mobile, was getting assists, was playing inside more, it was great.

 

From what i saw , I thought the Sixers would win. They seemed to play very good but I only saw some highlights. The thing that is really amazing TJ Ford- 16 pts and 14 assists

 

now that both mason and magloire played their first game
what you guys think of the trade now?

Mason...i don't know if he even started in new orleans as he only played 18 min or something (would be glad if somebody can answer me that one) and magloire fouled out and had some bad fouls and wasn't really that big a threat down low compared to webber

 

Big props to my man Bogut - to play 37 minutes in your first official NBA game is a fair effort, and to finish with 13/9, 3 blocks, 6/9 shooting and only one turnover is a superb effort. Sorry Joe, but Bogut and Magloire look good together and will cause a lot of teams problems in the frontcourt.

Major props to TJ Ford too, 16 points, nine rebounds and 14 dimes in his first proper game since his rookie season. Huge.

Bucks fans would be delighted, given Simmons' statline of 22/12 as well. Just wait until Mo Williams finds his shot off the bench...

 

I watched the game, and I have to say that TJ is the man! Obcourse he's from Houston so I'm a little biased, but the guy gave it to AI. Defensively, offensively, the guy played a great ALL AROUND GAME. With that said, Iverson had one of his typical games. 11-28, 35pts and a loss. Expect more of that the whole year. Nailon only had 8 shots, Iguodala only had 6 shots, and Kover had 6.

 

<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Schaddy:</div><div class="quote_post">Now there's no reason for that. The Bucks made plays, and dominated the OT. It sucks man, but it's a long season. Don't worry, your Sixers will be fine. Please don't come in here saying things like that.</div>

I don't think he meant that in the way you think he did. I think that he meant it in terms of the Sixers having that game one and they got lackadaisical and the Bucks can back to tie it up and eventually win. In that essence I agree, but that's not an excuse or anything because if the 76ers were really playing basketball that wouldn?t be the case and they would have not let that occur.

As for the game, like the commentators said, the Bucks are young, tough and talented. Simmons had a sleeper night, he sparked the comebacks whenever the 76ers would get the lead by 7 or more he should have got a little more credit for the type f night he had. I never watched him play all that much, but the boy can shoot. If he continues a similar pace I would have to say that this move to bring him in was the most underrated moves this off-season is it already isn?t underrated seeing as that nobody really talks about it.

Bogut despite the nice stats had a very quiet night. On the floor he didn?t really do anything that impressed me, however he did make some very key defensive plays. Overall he had a great night but it was very transparent physically wise. Dan Gadzuric is the next Garnett, did you see the post up fade away shots?! Ouch. Where did that jumper come from?

As for Redd, he did pretty well. I'm sure he wouldn't have such a great 4th quarter if Iguodala didn't get those cheap/stupid fouls. I am 100% positive if Iguodala was in the game and didn?t get fouled out that Redd 3pt scenario at the end wouldn't even happen. Iguodala did a great job defending Redd it just unfortunate he had to leave the game early. I'm not taking anything from Michael Redd because for the most part he showed why he got those big bucks he got this off-season.

Lastly, Ford was brilliant. Almost notched a TD. Iverson played horrible defense and TJ just simply took over in the second half. Creating for everybody and getting up & down the court faster than Iverson at times. That was one hell of a comeback, and I applaud him for that. It was a great game, I'm positive the 76ers will win the next time around? Don't believe, a sig bet wouldn't hurt.

Now where they go from here? I expect both teams to lose tonight seeing as that was one tough game, and they will both go against quality teams on their opening nights in addition to also playing on the road.

 

Kudos to you guys for not only keeping at the game close, but for also coming up huge in OT last night. Good luck down the road.