What You DIDN'T SEE: Brooklyn Can't Stop THIS!

Click this link to start making easy cash! https://www.influencerlink.org/SH9rb Thanks YouGov for sponsoring! On this out of bounds play, look at how the Bucks do all of this fake screening, so that the Nets are watching what to switch. In reality as you can see, it’s a clearout for Giannis to play 1 on 1 and look at how he easily muscles his way to the basket. If he was too strong for James Johnson, Antetokounmpo is too quick for Griffin on this play, and as he drives to the basket, you see the Nets try to help, so we got the kick out and check out all of the time and space that a 40% shooter from downtown has so he knocks it down. Brooklyn had a ton of problems defensively as they tried everyone on the roster in guarding the Greek Freak and were unsuccessful in doing so, but also, this wasn’t the only issue for them and at the end the Milwaukee Bucks celebrated a big opening night win, right after getting their championship rings, which was the cherry on top last night. But let’s focus on the game and go deeper into what actually happened. What up everybody, my name is Stefan and this is Heat Check. Let’s get into it. This win could have been a lot more convincing, as you see all of these completely wide open looks that the Bucks shooters missed which were generated primarily off of the attention or the gravity as they call it in the NBA that Antetokounmpo has. You would think that Brooklyn is in pretty good shape here as they have him doubled with both KD and Patty Mills on him, but he pivots away and look at how the entire defense is around him under the basket. Check out how wide open Connaughton is outside. Giannis does make an incredible pass with his superhuman athleticism, and the Nets were lucky that Pat missed this. Even tho Grayson Allen shot 3 for 10 from outside, I fully expect him to be above 40% this season if he’s going to have this type of looks with nobody around him. If you see the boxscore and you see Pat Counaghton with 20 points, this is exactly the reason why. Open 3’s along with great cuts to the basket are gonna get you a lot of easy points on this team. And Khris Middleton was also a problem for the defense. Pay attention to all the different guys on him. First we got Jevon Carter. Honestly I don’t even know how and why he ends up guarding him as Middleton just raises up as if he’s shooting over a chair. Nothing but net. Then in transition a slower guy like Aldridge bites to the slightest movement and has to protect the basket, leaving an open midrange shot for Khris and we know he’s automatic from here. Similar thing with Blake Griffin. Much quicker than him, so we got the dribble staredown, before the jab and the stepback creating a lot of room for this shot and of course it goes in. Next up, yet another defender trying to stop him. James Johnson right here gets hit with the 1 dribble pull up, the bucket and the foul. And then check out the footwork on this play against Kevin Durant. The nice low dribble, the half spin into a fadeaway shot that’s cash money baby. REKLAMA Moving on, I want to emphasize the effort that Milwaukee displayed on the defensive end. As spectacular as this block looks by Antetokounmpo literally eating up this dunk attempt by Claxton, as well as some of these other blocks that you’re watching right now- it’s not about the flash with this team. It’s always about effort and execution, as every player knows his exact role and gives maximum effort to execute the game plan. And that’s how they limited Brooklyn to 17 out of 43 from the paint, that’s 39.5%. And that’s championship level defense. Watch the awareness from the help defender, knowing at this very moment that this pick and roll will lead to an open lane for KD, as he slides quickly to get into position, go up vertically and perfectly contest this shot, getting the block which opens up a semi fast break, and with Kevin Durant trailing this play Milwaukee already has an advantage, we got the pass to Giannis, the swing to the wide open Grayson Allen and the triple. And speaking of the guy who got the block. Introducing Jordan Nwora. A 23 year old sophomore who only played in 30 games last year with 9 minutes per game. Obviously Budenholzer has trust in him especially with Holiday leaving the game and Nwora used that in the best possible way. He was great on both ends of the court, and despite shooting the ball well and ending up with 15 points, I love his attitude. Not showing any signs of nervousness or fear against a tough opponent, dude was extremely confident taking shots, and putting pressure on the defense. Switching gears and going over to the Brooklyn side of things, I did not like their effort in this game, and it looked like they weren’t just outplayed but they got outhustled, which if you’re Steve Nash, you’re definitely not happy about that.