Everything Round 1: Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks

[KeonClark]

Ibaka is going to be too slow in space for Giannis. The threat from the perimeter is not his shooting, it's that he's very quick and would love nothing more than to drive to the rim - he's a paint scorer. Quickness + reach is needed to defend him.

This looks like a job for

[RaptorsVictim]

If you read the stats for Bucks, you will notice that Giannis is leading his team in the three main categories : points, rebound and assist while we have three different players in the three categories. Even Cavs do not have one player leading the three categories. So, stopping Giannis will really hurt Bucks.
Is the guy unstoppable ?
No.
Can we stop him ?
Let us wait and see what Casey will do to handle Giannis.

[Jclaw]

I'm JClaw and I approve this message. Well done Cody...keep the wins coming.

[Cody73]

I'm JClaw and I approve this message. Well done Cody...keep the wins coming.

I'm like a knuckleball pitcher. Every win seems uncertain, but then I get on a roll & can't stop striking guys out.

[Gonzz]

538 gives us the best chance of going to the finals from the East.Raps 25% Boston 24% Lebrons 14%.Odds of winning it all goes down to 5% but still the best in the east.Can only hope.

[rocwell]

Goal leafs

[The Great One]

Go Caps Go!!

#SweepTheLaughs

[JawsGT]

Ibaka is going to be too slow in space for Giannis. The threat from the perimeter is not his shooting, it's that he's very quick and would love nothing more than to drive to the rim - he's a paint scorer. Quickness + reach is needed to defend him.

hang back and make him shoot. The bonus is you don't have to guard him closely out to the three point line giving a guy like serge a chance to adjust to his drives.

[DogeLover1234]

hang back and make him shoot. The bonus is you don't have to guard him closely out to the three point line giving a guy like serge a chance to adjust to his drives.

I'm not sure how well the Ibaka/JV PnR Defense will fair with Giannis/Maker. Not too worried, cause JV more than make up for any defensive shortcomings on the offensive glass, the Bucks just cant match up there.

EDIT: An important thing to note is that literally every team knows that Giannis is not a good shooter, and yet he still stuffs the stat sheet - similar to DD (though they are different players for sure)

[golden]

Ibaka is going to be too slow in space for Giannis. The threat from the perimeter is not his shooting, it's that he's very quick and would love nothing more than to drive to the rim - he's a paint scorer. Quickness + reach is needed to defend him.

This is where I think PJ might work. He's quick to stay with Giannis and strong enough to keep him out of the paint. Yes, PJ gives up a ton of length, but this might work to the Raps favor. Giannis will be tempted to shoot over PJ from distance, which is the weakest part of his game, by far.

[The Great One]

Caps win! Caps win!!

[The Great One]

[Scraptor]

Is he really the best player in this series though?

I'd say in terms of sheer brain-melting talent, Giannis is the best, but when you factor in vet savvy and experience, Kyle is the best.

We should be able to effectively neutralize him as long as we don't get into foul trouble.

[Scraptor]

Go Caps Go!!

#SweepTheLaughs

Why do you keep trolling? There's another forum to shit on the Leafs if that's what you want to do. It's just obnoxious here.

[Superjudge]

I feel bad for the Raps.... being in the Playoffs in this city at the Same time as the Leafs won't be fun.