Will the real Bucks please stand up?
Donovan Mitchell poured in 35 points to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 127-117 win over the Indiana Pacers. Dave DuFour and Zena Keita breakdown Mitchell and the Cavs’ bounce back performance, Jamal Murray’s night in Dallas, and the weird vibe around the Golden State Warriors. Then, The Athletic’s Eric Nehm joins the show to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ identity, their up and down season, and their trade deadline prospects.
Host: Dave DuFour
With: Zena Keita & Eric Nehm
Executive Producer: Andrew Schlecht
Video/Audio Producer: Grayson Moody
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Timecodes:
00:00 – Intro
00:34 – College football talk – Until Saturday
02:25 – Cavs get their revenge on the Pacers
04:55 – Kyrie returns for Mavs against Nuggets, but lose Dereck Lively
05:42 – Jamal Murray heats up
06:59 – Nuggets complete control, chasing 3rd seed
09:42 – Suns lose to weakened Hawks
12:10 – Are the Warriors raising the white flag?
16:07 – Who are the Milwaukee Bucks now? w/ Eric Nehm
20:37 – What’s the Bucks’ approach to incorporating young talent?
24:26 – Are the Bucks actively looking to upgrade?
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9 Comments
The Cavs they stood on business last night
Kinda new to the pod. First time watching instead of audio only. Not what I expected Dave to look like
I think the new cba has tightened up the "money game" of the nba with the aprons. Holding on to legacy guys basically shoots you in the foot, also scoring in the draft is more important than ever. To build a championship squad you either have to tank or fleece a team in a trade.
The Bucks are old, but can play smart enough to be the fourth or fifth seed. No one can answer the question of late season health for Giannis or Dame or Brook or Bobby. Let’s just celebrate them while we can.
i hate football with a fierce passion. can I please watch an nba show without being forced to hear about football. PLEASE. I do not want to hear about football.
If Bucks young guys can be a force in the playoffs when they get there minutes, Bucks can win chip
When the Bucks play inside first, they are unstopable! Hoisting threes and mid range shots first will be their undoing.
The Bucks aren't in their last year of their window lol. That's what people who don't watch them believe. They can keep this up for several more years easy
If they can trade middleton for some more useful pieces, probably a good wing defender, and if Giannis can continue to play at current form, Bucks got a chance.
Not saying Middleton is shit or anything, he is just not what the current Bucks need, that’s all.