Lonnie just finished a layup driving toward Giannis — PM. Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski At the mark of the second quarter, all five Bucks starters are together again. Derrick White strikes again. Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski For the second straight game, a former teammate sends Giannis Antetokounmpo down hard around the basket. But Bryn Forbes does help him up.
He was in Milwaukee for Bucks ring night. Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski Spurs went 4-for-9 from behind the three-point line and scored 14 points in the paint. Bucks went 2-for-6 from distance and turned it over 6 times, leading to 8 Spurs points. Looks like he is finding his rhythm a little bit tonight now.
He has 8 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists thus far. Bucks and Spurs tied at 32 after one quarter. Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski The Bucks never led in the first quarter, but they end the first quarter tied with the Spurs at Those who paid for the Doug McDermott 11 points vs. Jones swatted on a layup attempt that would have put Spurs up eight, MIL counters with a Robinson jumper, then Bryn Forbes airballs a wide-open 3.
He looks like he can still play. Big block by Jordan Nwora. Big one for him to make too. Spurs guards are getting downhill and not at all deterred when they see Antetokounmpo at the rim.
Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski Khris Middleton is 2 for 2, but also has three turnovers in the opening four and a half minutes of this one. Yet, Bucks trail just McDermott with three made 3s already in the 1Q — PM. That was a mistake. Big block by the Greek Freak. Give the kid credit for being ambitious. Jim Owczarski JimOwczarski And with Pat Connaughton moved up for the Bucks , Jordan Nwora is going to have another chance to answer all the questions about his game again and earn a rotation spot.
Has four tonight, including three in 63 seconds. Heat handled the Bucks in their opener by 42, held to 24pts in the 1st. That contract, while obviously a steal for San Antonio, could also be enticing to other teams. Additionally, it could be used as a part of a larger trade involving Young. For instance, were Young to be shipped to Phoenix in the aforementioned trade, San Antonio would have to include another player to keep from exceeding the man roster limit.
Eubanks could make sense for Phoenix, providing them with added value and making it more likely that they include a first-rounder. Also, the Spurs have other options at backup center, including Zach Collins and Jock Landale, that could help them minimize his loss were he to be traded. While Landale has never played in the NBA and Collins can't seem to stay healthy, they could still prove to be serviceable backups.
If that's the case, then San Antonio could theoretically move Eubanks in a deal, though only if it helps them acquire another first-round pick. Ultimately, the odds of the Spurs making an in-season trade appears much higher than in seasons past. San Antonio Spurs. By Tanner. Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email. Holiday had originally been listed as probable, but was given the night off anyway when it came time to tip-off. Keep an eye on how Pop manages the minutes of his young group, especially this early in the season where guys are still finding their legs and getting used to playing NBA basketball again.
Next season, however, he'll likely be relied upon to do even more, given San Antonio's lack of established scoring threats. That would mean taking another step forward in his scoring and playmaking abilities.
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