Gabe Stoltz: Since arriving in Milwaukee, Doc Rivers has been running more sets that Damian Lillard utilized in Portland for him. Dame: “So when he [Doc] came in, he was just like, “You guys don’t run this? You guys don’t run that? Like, this is stuff we hated to guard against you.”
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
AJ Green hit a big 3 on Monday. One play later, Green had a chance to hit another one and instead passed to Bobby Portis. Doc Rivers was ecstatic.
“You can’t get a better good to great action than that one right there.“
On good to great, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5317399/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/N5GbPbFslZ – 4:31 PM
AJ Green hit a big 3 on Monday. One play later, Green had a chance to hit another one and instead passed to Bobby Portis. Doc Rivers was ecstatic.
“You can’t get a better good to great action than that one right there.“
On good to great, at @TheAthletic: theathletic.com/5317399/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/N5GbPbFslZ – 4:31 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The 5-man lineup of Dame/Beasley/Crowder/Giannis/Lopez is
1st in net rating
2nd in defensive rating
2nd in offensive rating
Since Doc Rivers took over as coach. pic.twitter.com/MnUPDWHBFw – 10:28 AM
The 5-man lineup of Dame/Beasley/Crowder/Giannis/Lopez is
1st in net rating
2nd in defensive rating
2nd in offensive rating
Since Doc Rivers took over as coach. pic.twitter.com/MnUPDWHBFw – 10:28 AM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers has a simple motto for the Bucks’ offense.
“Good to Great.”
The Bucks accomplished that on Monday with Damian Lillard in charge, but the shorthanded win revealed “good to great” can apply to more than just the offense in Milwaukee this year.
theathletic.com/5317399/2024/0… – 10:25 AM
Doc Rivers has a simple motto for the Bucks’ offense.
“Good to Great.”
The Bucks accomplished that on Monday with Damian Lillard in charge, but the shorthanded win revealed “good to great” can apply to more than just the offense in Milwaukee this year.
theathletic.com/5317399/2024/0… – 10:25 AM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
GAMES TO WATCH:
* Odds provided by @BetMGM
Purdue at Illinois (-2.5), 7 (Peacock)
Notre Dame at UNC (-15.5), 7 (ACCN)
Alabama at Florida (-1.5), 7 (ESPN)
Tulane at South Florida (-7.5), 7 (ESPN+)
Syracuse at Clemson (-9.5), 7 (ESPN2)
Providence (-7.5) at Georgetown, 7 (FS1)… – 9:24 AM
GAMES TO WATCH:
* Odds provided by @BetMGM
Purdue at Illinois (-2.5), 7 (Peacock)
Notre Dame at UNC (-15.5), 7 (ACCN)
Alabama at Florida (-1.5), 7 (ESPN)
Tulane at South Florida (-7.5), 7 (ESPN+)
Syracuse at Clemson (-9.5), 7 (ESPN2)
Providence (-7.5) at Georgetown, 7 (FS1)… – 9:24 AM
Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
Damian Lillard last night:
41 PTS
12-22 FG
4-9 3P
13-13 FT
Lillard now has 58 career 40-point games, tying Bob McAdoo for 15th place on the NBA’s all-time list.
Read and subscribe to my daily game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IZZXCJMFM6 – 9:16 AM
Damian Lillard last night:
41 PTS 12-22 FG 4-9 3P 13-13 FTLillard now has 58 career 40-point games, tying Bob McAdoo for 15th place on the NBA’s all-time list.
Read and subscribe to my daily game notes: statitudes.com/p/nba-game-not… pic.twitter.com/IZZXCJMFM6 – 9:16 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard postgame in Milwaukee
– Mentioned that shots didn’t fall after paint touches vs zone (Kawhi missed 8 of last 9 shots)
– Said Dame was capable of winning a game by himself, and he did that
– Noticed Portis caught an early rhythm and was able to maintain it late pic.twitter.com/Aa3zgZk6p5 – 12:03 AM
Kawhi Leonard postgame in Milwaukee
– Mentioned that shots didn’t fall after paint touches vs zone (Kawhi missed 8 of last 9 shots)
– Said Dame was capable of winning a game by himself, and he did that
– Noticed Portis caught an early rhythm and was able to maintain it late pic.twitter.com/Aa3zgZk6p5 – 12:03 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
From 4:59 left in 3rd when Clippers led 74-59
To 30 seconds left
Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis outscored Clippers 32-26. Just those two.
Clippers had 9 rebounds in that span. Portis had 10 by himself.
15 of 28 LAC FG attempts were 3s, 12 of which were missed
Kawhi: 1/9 FGs – 11:48 PM
From 4:59 left in 3rd when Clippers led 74-59
To 30 seconds left
Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis outscored Clippers 32-26. Just those two.
Clippers had 9 rebounds in that span. Portis had 10 by himself.
15 of 28 LAC FG attempts were 3s, 12 of which were missed
Kawhi: 1/9 FGs – 11:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the kind of loss where the Clippers small ball lineups come under scrutiny
That’s not just an external thought. Recalled the November loss in Denver and the reactions were similar.
As much as Dame may have hurt, Portis going off more upsetting. – 11:24 PM
Tonight was the kind of loss where the Clippers small ball lineups come under scrutiny
That’s not just an external thought. Recalled the November loss in Denver and the reactions were similar.
As much as Dame may have hurt, Portis going off more upsetting. – 11:24 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Damian Lillard has big night to help #Bucks rally for win over Clippers without Giannis Antetokounmpo jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @BenSteeleMJS 🪣🪣 – 11:18 PM
Damian Lillard has big night to help #Bucks rally for win over Clippers without Giannis Antetokounmpo jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @BenSteeleMJS 🪣🪣 – 11:18 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Bucks outscored Clippers 54-32 last 17:59 of tonight’s game in Milwaukee
Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis outscored Clippers 24-19 in fourth quarter before Paul George’s meaningless pair of 3s in final minute of play – 10:36 PM
Bucks outscored Clippers 54-32 last 17:59 of tonight’s game in Milwaukee
Damian Lillard and Bobby Portis outscored Clippers 24-19 in fourth quarter before Paul George’s meaningless pair of 3s in final minute of play – 10:36 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Clippers follow up one of their best wins of the season at Minnesota by blowing a 15-point second-half lead to Bucks without Giannis. Clippers continue their inconsistent play since Grammy trip. This is Bucks’ 4th 15-point comeback win this season and second under Doc Rivers. – 10:32 PM
Clippers follow up one of their best wins of the season at Minnesota by blowing a 15-point second-half lead to Bucks without Giannis. Clippers continue their inconsistent play since Grammy trip. This is Bucks’ 4th 15-point comeback win this season and second under Doc Rivers. – 10:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Milwaukee overcomes 15-point 2nd half deficit, beat Clippers 113-106
Damian Lillard did to Clippers what LeBron James did last week: overcome recent struggles vs LAC with pullup 2-point shooting
Stay tuned for postgame pic.twitter.com/vPRlvp6VOV – 10:30 PM
Milwaukee overcomes 15-point 2nd half deficit, beat Clippers 113-106
Damian Lillard did to Clippers what LeBron James did last week: overcome recent struggles vs LAC with pullup 2-point shooting
Stay tuned for postgame pic.twitter.com/vPRlvp6VOV – 10:30 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks extend their winning streak to 6 games in a row, beating the Clippers 113-106
Damian Lillard scored 41 points on 12/22 shooting
Bobby Portis added 28 points and 16 rebounds off the bench – 10:26 PM
Despite missing Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks extend their winning streak to 6 games in a row, beating the Clippers 113-106
Damian Lillard scored 41 points on 12/22 shooting
Bobby Portis added 28 points and 16 rebounds off the bench – 10:26 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Dame without Giannis:
41 PTS
4 3P
Bucks are undefeated when Dame has a 40-point game. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 10:25 PM
Dame without Giannis:
41 PTS
4 3P
Bucks are undefeated when Dame has a 40-point game. statmuse.com/nba/player/dam… – 10:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doc Rivers is using his second challenge on what is going to be an Amir Coffey turnover
This has been a nasty quarter of basketball. – 9:50 PM
Doc Rivers is using his second challenge on what is going to be an Amir Coffey turnover
This has been a nasty quarter of basketball. – 9:50 PM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Beas following up his heater in Charlotte with a combined 1/15 the last two games. Rough timing on a night when Dame is your only real shot creator. – 9:49 PM
Beas following up his heater in Charlotte with a combined 1/15 the last two games. Rough timing on a night when Dame is your only real shot creator. – 9:49 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Back-to-back Lillard assists cut 15-point Clippers lead to 74-64 with 3:36 left in 3rd quarter
It really is a mental game at this point. Dame looks like the only player on either team with any juice on ball, though Clippers are playing in midst of Milwaukee zone as well. – 9:43 PM
Back-to-back Lillard assists cut 15-point Clippers lead to 74-64 with 3:36 left in 3rd quarter
It really is a mental game at this point. Dame looks like the only player on either team with any juice on ball, though Clippers are playing in midst of Milwaukee zone as well. – 9:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doc Rivers challenges Damian Lillard 3-shot foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard
We have seen this call overturned consistently. Looks like a high five contest. – 9:31 PM
Doc Rivers challenges Damian Lillard 3-shot foul drawn by Kawhi Leonard
We have seen this call overturned consistently. Looks like a high five contest. – 9:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
like clockwork
Dame got his tech at end of first half
Now every touch foul is being called
3 team fouls apiece and we haven’t played five minutes of this third quarter yet – 9:30 PM
like clockwork
Dame got his tech at end of first half
Now every touch foul is being called
3 team fouls apiece and we haven’t played five minutes of this third quarter yet – 9:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
With 7:39 left in 3rd quarter
Dame/Portis are 14/23 FGs
Rest of Bucks are 6/24 FGs – 9:28 PM
With 7:39 left in 3rd quarter
Dame/Portis are 14/23 FGs
Rest of Bucks are 6/24 FGs – 9:28 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are challenging Damian Lillard and-one through James Harden foul. – 9:20 PM
Clippers are challenging Damian Lillard and-one through James Harden foul. – 9:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Technical foul on Damian Lillard
Bucks student section has been chanting “call it both ways” so they officially on the refs now – 9:01 PM
Technical foul on Damian Lillard
Bucks student section has been chanting “call it both ways” so they officially on the refs now – 9:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Clippers just allowed their first fast break points since Friday night — Dame five seconds after a Harden live ball turnover – 8:57 PM
The Clippers just allowed their first fast break points since Friday night — Dame five seconds after a Harden live ball turnover – 8:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doc Rivers calls timeout with 6:19 left in 1st half to get Dame back in the game
45-38 lead for Clippers, as they got Harden back in during previous timeout.
side note: every time I’m at Fiserv Forum, it sounds like a Clippers game, a Jazz game, and a Nuggets game all in one… – 8:50 PM
Doc Rivers calls timeout with 6:19 left in 1st half to get Dame back in the game
45-38 lead for Clippers, as they got Harden back in during previous timeout.
side note: every time I’m at Fiserv Forum, it sounds like a Clippers game, a Jazz game, and a Nuggets game all in one… – 8:50 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dame is FEELING IT early 🔥
He has 13 points in the 1st.
(via @Bucks)
pic.twitter.com/KqK4HmrmbC – 8:34 PM
Dame is FEELING IT early 🔥
He has 13 points in the 1st.
(via @Bucks)
pic.twitter.com/KqK4HmrmbC – 8:34 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Dame is FEELING IT early 🔥
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/XWYWZPoHM5 – 8:33 PM
Dame is FEELING IT early 🔥
(via @NBATV)
pic.twitter.com/XWYWZPoHM5 – 8:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden has the last nine points for the Clippers as they take a 27-21 lead in Milwaukee with 2:08 left in 1st quarter
Bucks second unit with Lillard: AJ Green, Planet Pat, Gallo, Bobby Portis – 8:31 PM
James Harden has the last nine points for the Clippers as they take a 27-21 lead in Milwaukee with 2:08 left in 1st quarter
Bucks second unit with Lillard: AJ Green, Planet Pat, Gallo, Bobby Portis – 8:31 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Patrick Beverley just drew an offensive foul on Paul George. And then tried to slap the ball out of George’s hands. George did not appreciated that, but no technicals or anything else.
Bucks up, 13-11, with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Damian Lillard already has 7 points. – 8:21 PM
Patrick Beverley just drew an offensive foul on Paul George. And then tried to slap the ball out of George’s hands. George did not appreciated that, but no technicals or anything else.
Bucks up, 13-11, with 6:59 left in the first quarter. Damian Lillard already has 7 points. – 8:21 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Milwaukee leads Clippers 13-11 through first 5 minutes
Terance Mann gets the Damian Lillard assignment. Already has one foul that has led to Dame free throws. That’s going to be the toughest part of the night for Clippers
5 of first Milwaukee attempts have been 3s. – 8:21 PM
Milwaukee leads Clippers 13-11 through first 5 minutes
Terance Mann gets the Damian Lillard assignment. Already has one foul that has led to Dame free throws. That’s going to be the toughest part of the night for Clippers
5 of first Milwaukee attempts have been 3s. – 8:21 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/4
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIL
Jae Crowder
Pat Connaughton
Brook Lopez
Malik Beasley
Damian Lillard – 7:37 PM
STARTERS 3/4
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MIL
Jae Crowder
Pat Connaughton
Brook Lopez
Malik Beasley
Damian Lillard – 7:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers will start Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac
Milwaukee will start Lillard, Beasley, Connaughton, Crowder, Lopez – 7:33 PM
Clippers will start Harden, Mann, George, Leonard, Zubac
Milwaukee will start Lillard, Beasley, Connaughton, Crowder, Lopez – 7:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue spoke to Doc Rivers about the James Harden trade
Doc told T Lue that it would be a great trade for the Clippers, “pretty much a no brainer.” Lue praised Harden (again) for his sacrifices to set up Kawhi/PG, and said Doc said it from “day one” pic.twitter.com/Vwa1mvZy41 – 7:23 PM
Tyronn Lue spoke to Doc Rivers about the James Harden trade
Doc told T Lue that it would be a great trade for the Clippers, “pretty much a no brainer.” Lue praised Harden (again) for his sacrifices to set up Kawhi/PG, and said Doc said it from “day one” pic.twitter.com/Vwa1mvZy41 – 7:23 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight is the first time James Harden and Doc Rivers are seeing each other since Harden pointedly declared before his LA Clippers debut in November that he is not a system player, “I Am A System” pic.twitter.com/Q5tiXQFe49 – 7:19 PM
Tonight is the first time James Harden and Doc Rivers are seeing each other since Harden pointedly declared before his LA Clippers debut in November that he is not a system player, “I Am A System” pic.twitter.com/Q5tiXQFe49 – 7:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue on Giannis out: “We lock onto Dame. Something we have done in the Western Conference for a long time.”
Damian Lillard’s team has lost nine straight games against the Clippers. – 6:42 PM
T Lue on Giannis out: “We lock onto Dame. Something we have done in the Western Conference for a long time.”
Damian Lillard’s team has lost nine straight games against the Clippers. – 6:42 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Bucks vs Clippers, per Coach Doc Rivers – 6:21 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for Bucks vs Clippers, per Coach Doc Rivers – 6:21 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left Achilles) is out tonight, per coach Doc Rivers. He tried to warm up on the court, but cut his pregame routine short – 6:20 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left Achilles) is out tonight, per coach Doc Rivers. He tried to warm up on the court, but cut his pregame routine short – 6:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Doc Rivers says that Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight due to Achilles soreness. – 6:19 PM
Doc Rivers says that Giannis Antetokounmpo is out tonight due to Achilles soreness. – 6:19 PM
More on this storyline
“I don’t want to hear that word anymore: timeline. Patience,” Ramona Shelburne said before recalling that the Spurs declined to pursue Damian Lillard last offseason because they weren’t ready to compete. “Victor is here. Victor is ready to win. I know that they have this idea that they’re going to take two or three years and find the right core and have them on the same timeline, but I don’t know how patient he’s going to be… how long do you give him, Malika? A year? Two?” “A year, max,” host Malika Andrews replied emphatically. -via Awful Announcing / March 5, 2024
With new head coach Doc Rivers slowly molding the Bucks in his image, one emphasis from the veteran head coach is to utilize Damian Lillard in a much more familiar manner just so the team can help bring out the best in the superstar floor general. “So when he [Doc] came in, he was just like, ‘You guys don’t run this? You guys don’t run that? Like, this is stuff we hated to guard against you.’ And he just slowly started to put some of those actions in. You know, I think it’s helped me settle in even more,” Lillard said in his postgame presser, via Gabe Stoltz of SB Nation’s Brew Hoop. -via Clutch Points / March 5, 2024
Eric Nehm: FINAL: Bucks 113, Clippers 106 – Lillard 41pts/4reb/4ast – Portis 28pts/16reb/2ast/ – Beverley 12pts/9reb/2ast/4stl The Bucks are now 41-21 on the season. They have won all six of their games out of the All-Star Break. -via Twitter @eric_nehm / March 4, 2024
