Hoopatheticals Jez F.M & Thom Nixon

Why is every team in the east seeming a bit... off. No one seems to have rhythm, and we are 2 games away from the playoffs.

In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Thom discuss the current form and playoff prospects of the Milwaukee Bucks. They analyze the team's offensive and defensive ratings compared to last year, and express cautious optimism for their playoff run. They also discuss the importance of chemistry and the need for players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard to find a balance between individual performance and team success. The hosts also touch on the coaching strategies of Doc Rivers and the impact of players like Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis. They conclude with their playoff predictions and potential upsets. In this conversation, Thom and Jez discuss the current state of the NBA playoffs and share their thoughts on various teams. They talk about the lackluster performance of the Boston Celtics and the passionless coaching of Joe Mazula. They also discuss teams that have no chance of winning, such as the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Lakers. They express their doubts about the New York Knicks' chances of making it to the finals. They also discuss the potential matchups in the playoffs and the dominance of the Denver Nuggets. Finally, they play the segments 'Worst Fake' and 'Two Truths and a Lie' and share their thoughts on the upcoming playoffs.



00:00 Introduction and Buck's mega chat for the playoffs.

10:04 The Impact of Doc Rivers' Coaching Strategies

26:27 Team Most Likely to Be Swept in the First Round

34:01 Bad vibes in the East: The Disappointing Celtics and Passionless Coaching

41:50 Worst Fake

52:02 Two Truths and a Lie:

01:00:04 Agent Cody Bank:

In this episode of Hoopatheticals, Jez and Tommy discuss the recent performance of the Milwaukee Bucks and the impact of Pat Bev on the team. They also analyze the defensive struggles of Brook Lopez and the contributions of players like Bobby Portis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo. The hosts then move on to a heat check segment, where they share their thoughts on the Celtics, LeBron James, and Dante DiVincenzo. Finally, they discuss teams with challenging fan loyalty, including the Brooklyn Nets and the Detroit Pistons. The conversation covers the struggles and disappointments of several NBA teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, and Utah Jazz. The hosts also play a game of Two Truths and a Lie and conclude with the Agent Cody Banks segment.



Chapters:



00:00 Introduction and Check-in with the Bucks

03:05 Impact of Pat Bev on the Bucks

05:58 Brook Lopez's Defensive Struggles

07:58 Discussion on Pat Connaughton

10:03 Heat Check Segment: Celtics, LeBron, and Dante DiVincenzo

22:55 Blake Griffin and the Detroit Pistons

23:39 The Tragedy of the Toronto Raptors

25:11 The Pitiful Charlotte Hornets

27:19 The Confusing Utah Jazz

29:36 Two Truths and a Lie

32:42 Agent Cody Banks

Adrian Griffin has been fired halfway through the season, and has been replaced by Mr 3-1 himself; Doc Rivers. Is this a Posiitve for the milwaukee bucks? Will they lose another 3-1 lead? Should our hosts be optimistic or sad?



All will be revealed!



Also sling us a message at hoopatheticals@gmail.com

It's the halfway point of the season, and I think it is time to start asking the big questions... like was the Milwaukee Bucks blowing out the Boston Celtics the most underreported news event of the last 1000 years?!



We break down the worst handles in the clutch, the Dame time winner, and a lot more.



Also email thoughts to hoopatheticals@gmail.com



Show Time Stamps:

00:00 discussing Bucks vs Celts Blowout



10:51 - Thanasis Chat: Thanalysis and ‘what is a Thanasterclass?’



14:27 - The Dame Time game and more Bucks chat



27:39 - Thom’s Heat Cheque: Clippers



31:39 - First Team All- “Likely to dribble the ball off their own leg in the clutch”



39:38 - Two Truths and a Lie - Team Edition



46:18 - Worst Fake 



52:33 - Agent Cody Bank

Do the Milwaukee Bucks have bad chemistry? Are the Denver Nuggets actually easy to stop? And will Thom love this version of the James Harden Clippers?



All this and more on today's check-in of Hoopatheticals

As 2 Bucks fans, we have waited too long to talk about the Dame-Jrue trade. But also, is this going to be the most exciting year in NBA history? No good draft prospects, new teams and Victor Wembanyama. What teams don't have stakes? Who's coming out of the east?



Find out all on today's episode!