I've always hated the "sit a player in foul trouble" mentality...even moreso in game 1 of a rebuilding season. Let players play through foul trouble. He played 23 minutes picking up 5 fouls; could he have gotten to 30 without getting number 6? No way to know when they insist on hiding players from difficult situations.
14 points in the final 4 minutes, and a perfect 17-17 from the line.
The problem (for Philly) is that the Clippers are NOT offering Mann for Harden, whereas they WERE including him in a prospective deal for Jrue Holiday.
Larry Brown used to bench Smits for the rest of the first half if he picked up 2 fouls. No matter the score, situation, or importance of the game. It allowed Smits to play aggressive in the 2nd half without fear of foul trouble. It worked as they reached the ECF in 1994 & 1995.
Bucks franchise record
Clearly Jrue is more valuable than Harden at this point. Joe was a genius.
I believe it was the other way around. Sixers offered Harden for Mann and picks and the Clippers turned them down. Can anyone confirm?
Giannis also had a 17/17 game.
Yes, Mann is the sticking point - Philly want him included, Clips (currently) refuse. What am I missing about that guy? He seems pretty generic to me.
They’re probably not that excited about adding Harden.
Dame's career high is 20 FTA and 18 FTM. Last night he was 17-17.
Most free throws without a miss.
That’s what people had been posting last night.
Is that verified? I don't think Giannis is capable of 17/17