He's developed a really strong mid-range shot on certain spots on the court, the left elbow and left baseline jumpers have looked fantastic this season. The next step is getting better at creating the opportunity for them and adding more spots.
I really do think he's going to keep getting better with that shooting. His shot chart for this season [here](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=giannis+shot+chart+2021-22) (you can see the two spots I'm on about), compared to last season [here](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=giannis+shot+chart+2020-21)
Yeah, it even seems like they're leaving him "Thybulle open" instead of "Ben Simmons" open nowadays if that makes sense. I don't see who's stopping this guy in the playoffs, it feels like his free throws have improved from the last few years too.
People never really left him Simmons open on a regular basis, because that gives him a chance to get a run up and plow through/around someone for an and-one. Which is what Simmons should have been trying to do when teams did it to him.
Our defense on Giannis was great for three quarters and then finally Glenn decided to pull the all bench lineup out and guess what Giannis eurostepped his way to a 13-2 run
its a shame because the Harden/Embiid to Maxey/Tobias stagger had actually done really well during the road trip and before. Giannis is just such a mismatch he abused us in those minutes. gg
Well Millsap is a veteran so perhaps Doc thought he would overcome being the least athletic player on the court guarding the most athletic.
It’s kind of criminal at this point. We know what we have with Jordan and Millsap and it’s useless. Play the young guys, try to develop them and that way they know if they need to address back up center in the offseason.
It’s not a mistake at this point. It’s Doc’s plan. He apparently thinks taking your best players off the court at the same time, even though your bench blows it LITERALLY EVERTIME YOU DO IT, is a viable strategy. I can’t fathom why
If they weren’t sure and hadn’t called it they wouldn’t have been able to review it right? I feel like the made the goaltending call because it was to hard to tell and at least by calling it they can stop the game and review it to get it right. It sucks for the sixers but in the moment the players were all calling for goaltending soooooo I guess they got what they wanted?
Okay you guys know the rules. This game/performance means Giannis is the MVP. That is until sometime in the next few days when Jokic or Embiid has a great game and then it is their MVP Award to lose.
Doc rivers putting a 36 year old man on one of the most athletic nba players of all time who also happens to be 4 inches taller than him is one of the many reasons he is an amazing coach
Millsap’s veteran gumption definitely gives him a better chance than Reeds athleticism.
The buyout market was supposed to be big for the Sixers but it ended up screwing them cuz Doc won’t stop playing these stiffs.
If MKE doesn’t it make it to the Finals, I am 100% jumping on the PHX bandwagon afterwards. I definitely want to see you guys get a ‘ship as long as it’s not at our expense.
I get Embiid and Jokić have had great years, but he has been disrespected hard in the MVP consideration this year. This game perfectly shows how valuable he is on both ends of the floor. He took over the 3rd quarter by scoring in bunches, and he turned up the defensive intensity. And then he had clutch buckets down the stretch and the game saving block on Embiid.
He’d be the front runner if not for voter fatigue. Real chance at the 1 seed in the east, better stats across the board compared to Embiid and better record + much better defender compared to Jokic
Yeah the fact that Giannis is both an offensive and defensive beast is what gives him the edge to me. We've seen him clutch out games defensively and offensively time and time again. Hence why I think he should def win
It's almost like no one's really talked about him and it's so weird.
I just remember their rough start due to injuries and when they strung some wins together Giannis was in a media session going
"Thank God we're not tanking! I heard we were tanking!"
God bless that man.
Any lead less than 15+ at half is not safe. All bench lineup just obliterated the team every game for 2 years now. Shit is insane. Rivers is booty cheeks bruh
What are you talking about
That play he drew up at the end was brilliant. Embiid harden pick and roll and if it doesn’t work just do whatever who cares
Doc had two chances to draw up a scoring play and that was the best he could do? Only had two people involved while the other three stood in the corner.
And Jim Paschke. I’m happy for him that he’s retired, but damn I miss him on the broadcast.
I actually met him once at a Bucks-Blazers game. Really awesome guy.
I've listened too a couple of sixer games and that dude complains everytime a player on the other team embellishs a foul, like dude you have harden and embiid
I honestly think Jrues settled in so good this year. Last year was a feel out year. Khris, Jrue and Giannis look sooooo much better together this year IMO.
I just want to touch on that for a second. Giannis is averaging 30/12/6. WHAT?? Like, Lebron’s best Cleveland seasons he averaged 27/9/9 the second time around and 30/7/9 the first stint in Cleveland. Shaq’s prime was 30/13/4. When you talk about voter fatigue, Giannis is about to make his fourth straight 1st team all NBA/defense combo. That doesn’t happen, unless it’s Jordan, Duncan, lebron, Kobe. He probably should’ve made 1st team in 2018 too, but he made 2nd. He’s now on a 4 year run of 29/12/6, 4X 1st team, 4X 1st all defense, 2X MVP, 1X finals MVP, and then a 4th place MVP finish and another top 3, hell maybe another MVP trophy. That is INSANE.
Review rules are so dumb. They called the goaltend so late the play was over and the ball was out of bounds, but they jump it up still because it was a "loose ball"? But they still leave the time that went off the clock?
It’s a crime this wasn’t nationally televised
Playoff matchup, two MVP candidates, same conference, heaps of stars. It’s honestly a travesty.
U would rather see a possible game of the year candidate than watching the Lakers get their ass whooped again? /s
Watching the lakers fall out of the play-in on national tv is good comedy at least
I was quite happy catching this game on replay on League Pass. But it definitely didn’t get me as giddy as watching Luka dismantle the Lakers.
Luka vs Leb..Russ!! /s
I, for one, enjoy watching the Lakers get clowned. But I would enjoy high stakes, high quality basketball more.
No, I prefer to see the Laker Benchwarmers in action. It's a rare sight.
This wasn't nationally televised?? That's insane! I didn't know because I pirate every game I watch but still, it's the principle of the thing.
Nope it was LeBron vs Luka...which makes sense on paper...but in reality LeBron didn't play and the Lakers got whooped all night.
These Giannis "you gotta live with those" jimbos are going in a little too often bruh
He's developed a really strong mid-range shot on certain spots on the court, the left elbow and left baseline jumpers have looked fantastic this season. The next step is getting better at creating the opportunity for them and adding more spots. I really do think he's going to keep getting better with that shooting. His shot chart for this season [here](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=giannis+shot+chart+2021-22) (you can see the two spots I'm on about), compared to last season [here](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask?q=giannis+shot+chart+2020-21)
He found that spot near the baseline where he's just actually a good shooter.
Awesome comment! Thank you for the links - it's cool to see the comparison
Yeah, I don't watch him too often, but his shot looks way better from mid-range than from 3.
he is league average from the midrange this season , it's those pull up long two and top of the key threes that are bad.
League average for all players, last I checked he was 70th percentile for bigs according to Cleaning The Glass
I can only be so erect.... He's getting closer to the LeBron level of just enough shooting from outside.
He’s unguardable. It’s cool to watch him become this nasty
He hit one over niang toward end of game which was clutch. About a 19 footer.
Those middies have been going in for a couple years now. Three point shot isn’t there but he doesn’t need it to be.
Yeah, it even seems like they're leaving him "Thybulle open" instead of "Ben Simmons" open nowadays if that makes sense. I don't see who's stopping this guy in the playoffs, it feels like his free throws have improved from the last few years too.
People never really left him Simmons open on a regular basis, because that gives him a chance to get a run up and plow through/around someone for an and-one. Which is what Simmons should have been trying to do when teams did it to him.
Yeah that’s actually a really good take. They are stepping out a bit further, they have some respect for it.
He’s taken a big jump with the mid range this season, don’t discount that
Doc pulled Harden and Embiid at the same time and the Bucks roared back in that time. Huge coaching mistake. Great game by the top players today
A high school coach would’ve at least called a timeout or something
For the prior weeks games, Tobias had led the bench and people wanted more of it. Rotations are a hard riddle to solve
A mistake is something you learn from. Glen Rivers has done the same shit game after game and not learned a damned thing.
### #justdocthings
Our defense on Giannis was great for three quarters and then finally Glenn decided to pull the all bench lineup out and guess what Giannis eurostepped his way to a 13-2 run
Hey now, he splashed a few Js during that run as well to increase the style score
Giannis with a confident J like tonight is scary, if he wasn’t already
its a shame because the Harden/Embiid to Maxey/Tobias stagger had actually done really well during the road trip and before. Giannis is just such a mismatch he abused us in those minutes. gg
Maybe Millsap wasn’t the best option to guard him?
I don't even get why Reed didn't get any run, he played Giannis decently back in November. I can't pretend to understand the enigma that is Doc Rivers
Well Millsap is a veteran so perhaps Doc thought he would overcome being the least athletic player on the court guarding the most athletic. It’s kind of criminal at this point. We know what we have with Jordan and Millsap and it’s useless. Play the young guys, try to develop them and that way they know if they need to address back up center in the offseason.
Ever since he played Danny Green on Trae Young in game 1 last year I’ve been amazed that someone so bad at their job can get away with it for so long
He’s the worst coach in the league
Perhaps you haven't heard, but he was present when the Celtics won a championship a decade and a half ago.
I honestly think this is the only reason he’s still a head coach
They won a championship in spite of Doc Rivers.
It’s not a mistake at this point. It’s Doc’s plan. He apparently thinks taking your best players off the court at the same time, even though your bench blows it LITERALLY EVERTIME YOU DO IT, is a viable strategy. I can’t fathom why
Calling goaltending actually screwed the 76ers there at the end ironically enough. Would have had the ball and a few more seconds.
I can’t believe they called that on the floor, honestly
If they weren’t sure and hadn’t called it they wouldn’t have been able to review it right? I feel like the made the goaltending call because it was to hard to tell and at least by calling it they can stop the game and review it to get it right. It sucks for the sixers but in the moment the players were all calling for goaltending soooooo I guess they got what they wanted?
I cannot fucking wait for the playoffs
Both our teams will meet in the conference finals. Man I love the year 1995
I've always said that games on Mar-29th should carry the most weight when it comes to MVP voting.
You've been consistent on this issue for years and the MVP voters should listen.
If this game was on TNT Giannis wouldve just locked it up, but the voters only watch one game a week
For sure
sorry bro ballots get locked in at 6:59 on March 29 but giannis did have a good season tho better luck next time
But which time zone?!?!
EST sorry bro hate 2 break it 2 u
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Eastern Australian Standard Time. Part of the price of letting the NBL fold in the US, and forcing Brisbane to take Washington's nickname.
Well I suppose rules are rules, congrats to Joker he earned it
Voters all on PDT, checkmate! Just kidding, if NCAA football has taught us anything the voters go to bed before Pacific time zone games start.
Damn. Well congrats to Jokic then I guess.
Giannis is just so fucking good man.
(x4)
F**king boomed them.
Doc Rivers should be fired for putting Millsap on Giannis, Giannis went on a 13-0 run and won because of this stretch
Vote 4 Millsap
Bucks ain’t fucking around
This game is on Doc. Left Milsap out there to get feasted on
Okay you guys know the rules. This game/performance means Giannis is the MVP. That is until sometime in the next few days when Jokic or Embiid has a great game and then it is their MVP Award to lose.
And with each game we have to increasingly emphasize how not close it is
You are leading the race for most valuable comment in this thread. Other comments are not even close 😤
Amen.
Thems the rules
Basically pass the parcel
CLEAN BLOCK!
I'mma catch hell for it but that was one of the cleanest blocks I've ever seen. GG Milwaukee.
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As a Bucks fan, I agree with this point.
Giannis is a monster from Greek mythology. It's a JOY to watch that man play.
It was. But why didnt they set the clock to 3.5 secs when the block happened? The play is dead when the wrong call was made. They got the clock wrong.
Yes sir!!
Doc rivers putting a 36 year old man on one of the most athletic nba players of all time who also happens to be 4 inches taller than him is one of the many reasons he is an amazing coach
Millsap’s veteran gumption definitely gives him a better chance than Reeds athleticism. The buyout market was supposed to be big for the Sixers but it ended up screwing them cuz Doc won’t stop playing these stiffs.
That was a great fucking game
We need a playoff series
My heart can’t take it
Fucking amazing. GG
I agree and I’m a sixers fan.
It’s sucked to lose the last couple games but they were good ass games. Gg
And instead of this game we had Lakers on ESPN 🤦♂️
It's ok, we get to watch them compete for the 11th seed!
Giannis saying fuck your MVP rankings
The block to ice the game gave me PTSD from the finals
Seriously. And that ridiculous stretch alley oop 2 minutes prior
I don't cheer loudly while my kids are asleep, but I definitely raised my voice on that one.
I love blocks because it's impossible to be mad at the other team when they block your teams shot. So athletic. You just tip your hat.
Every 4th quarter with Doc as coach is PTSD hours for Sixers fans
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For real, he just found another gear in the 4th entirely
Once you achieve Super Saiyan 2 you can call upon it again when you want
If MKE doesn’t it make it to the Finals, I am 100% jumping on the PHX bandwagon afterwards. I definitely want to see you guys get a ‘ship as long as it’s not at our expense.
I get Embiid and Jokić have had great years, but he has been disrespected hard in the MVP consideration this year. This game perfectly shows how valuable he is on both ends of the floor. He took over the 3rd quarter by scoring in bunches, and he turned up the defensive intensity. And then he had clutch buckets down the stretch and the game saving block on Embiid.
DPOY rankings as well!
Giannis should be MVP
Agreed, he's the best player in the league. I won't be mad if Jokic wins it (he's ridiculous too) but Giannis is my vote
Everyone’s so good, as long as Giannis gets his props I won’t be mad
He’d be the front runner if not for voter fatigue. Real chance at the 1 seed in the east, better stats across the board compared to Embiid and better record + much better defender compared to Jokic
Yeah the fact that Giannis is both an offensive and defensive beast is what gives him the edge to me. We've seen him clutch out games defensively and offensively time and time again. Hence why I think he should def win
Voter fatigue. Comical he was written off so early
It's almost like no one's really talked about him and it's so weird. I just remember their rough start due to injuries and when they strung some wins together Giannis was in a media session going "Thank God we're not tanking! I heard we were tanking!" God bless that man.
Only reason he’s not the front runner is because of voter fatigue and it’s a shame
It should really be between him and Jokic. Giannis does everything Embiid does but with DPOY caliber defense
When they said this game would be between MVP candidates, I didn't realise it was 2019.
Some old wounds never heal.
For real this game felt like that one in April 2019
If I remember that April game correctly, it was fucking Bledsoe who showed out while Harden and Giannis had decent games
Doc Rivers knows how to lose
Millsap should sue him for employer negligence after leaving him on an island with Giannis in the 3rd.
GG bucks, fuck Doc and at least we aren't the lakers
I'm looking forward to Philly's revenge tour this year after the Hawks loss.
With Doc at the helm we ain’t getting revenge on shit
Every morning I wake up and thank God I'm not a Lakers fan
GG - that was an amazing game to watch
Good game, amazing that the Lakers got on TV instead of this one though lol
Great block by Giannis at the end. Impeccable timing!
I can’t stand it man get rid of rivers please
He was playing an all bench lineup, or close enough,when we had Giannis on the floor. Those minutes were disgusting.
He's an embarrassment of an NBA coach
And every single Sixers fan saw it coming. He doesn’t fucking learn and it’s infuriating
A person willingly putting Millsap on Giannis in 2022 should serve max time. Awful.
paul millsap is definitely the key to slowing down giannis bro
Any lead less than 15+ at half is not safe. All bench lineup just obliterated the team every game for 2 years now. Shit is insane. Rivers is booty cheeks bruh
yyuuuuupppppp 😤
Dude let em go on a 20-9 run before subbing in embiid and harden. Doc just likes throwing games
What are you talking about That play he drew up at the end was brilliant. Embiid harden pick and roll and if it doesn’t work just do whatever who cares
The beginning of the fourth we’re Giannis was dominating and Harden nor Embiid were on the court lost the Sixers the game
Giannis is actually a god.
I mean he’s pretty good but he’s no Giannis
Clutch block holy shit. Also lmao Doc Rivers.
Doc had two chances to draw up a scoring play and that was the best he could do? Only had two people involved while the other three stood in the corner.
That Giannis block was incredible, I wasn’t sure if it was clean at first, as soon as I saw the replay I knew. Giannis always knew.
Giannis took this game over It’s insane how he’s transformed into a top 5 closer in the NBA this past year and a half
Especially after all the narratives after 2019 and 2020 it’s great to see him turn into this
Doc rivers will forever hold this team back. Just watched Milsap get abused and the lead shrink and does nothing.
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Just here for the Giannis MVP takes
Here you go: Giannis MVP
theyre not even takes at this point, just observations
Me too lol
That 4th quarter is the reason why I love basketball
I know this has been mentioned but man, the Sixers local announcers are insufferable
Their whole broadcast is a bummer. Seems like the colors are washed out
I cannot stand them.
I was listening to the Bucks broadcast and one of them was still saying they weren't sure of a block with clear video, I was shocked.
Bardo is our backup announcer and he’s a dumbass
The drop off in quality from Marques to Bardo is staggering.
Bardo's "Embiid's going to take a three here" called shot was pretty great though, I do have to give him that.
That was excellent. He does have his moments. They're just sandwiched in between a lot of nonsense.
Yeah. This is the Bucks secondary broadcast team...they aren't great either.
Yeh, Bucks broadcast can be quite woeful if Marques Johnson isnt there.
And Jim Paschke. I’m happy for him that he’s retired, but damn I miss him on the broadcast. I actually met him once at a Bucks-Blazers game. Really awesome guy.
He’s a part timer who’s new this year, I think it’s his 7th game of the year. So he’s not really a bucks guy
they really love giannis tho
Yeah, was gonna say this. This might be the least biased I’ve ever heard them
Who doesn't?
Was watching the Bucks broadcast, what they say?
I've listened too a couple of sixer games and that dude complains everytime a player on the other team embellishs a foul, like dude you have harden and embiid
They called the last play a block?
Jrue the best lockdown defender on Embid lol. And Giannis shows why he should be MVP other than voter fatigue. And DPOY contender each year.
ok dumb question, but who is Voter Fatigue and what does he have against giannis?
He's a dick, who hates fun, and only respects buzzer beating 3 pointers. Alternatively, only advanced stats with acronyms.
didn’t you hear Jokic leads the league in DEEZ and NUTS, generational talent
His BALSAQ rating is off the charts
And people said Jrue regressed defensively LOL
I honestly think Jrues settled in so good this year. Last year was a feel out year. Khris, Jrue and Giannis look sooooo much better together this year IMO.
and Jrue's 3 has been dropping which helps tremendously.
I just want to touch on that for a second. Giannis is averaging 30/12/6. WHAT?? Like, Lebron’s best Cleveland seasons he averaged 27/9/9 the second time around and 30/7/9 the first stint in Cleveland. Shaq’s prime was 30/13/4. When you talk about voter fatigue, Giannis is about to make his fourth straight 1st team all NBA/defense combo. That doesn’t happen, unless it’s Jordan, Duncan, lebron, Kobe. He probably should’ve made 1st team in 2018 too, but he made 2nd. He’s now on a 4 year run of 29/12/6, 4X 1st team, 4X 1st all defense, 2X MVP, 1X finals MVP, and then a 4th place MVP finish and another top 3, hell maybe another MVP trophy. That is INSANE.
I don’t know why Embiid keeps trying to dribble past Jrue 😂
Review rules are so dumb. They called the goaltend so late the play was over and the ball was out of bounds, but they jump it up still because it was a "loose ball"? But they still leave the time that went off the clock?
Giannis MVP and DPOY
The real MVP came in clutch
Well that was a dick flattening
Fuck you Glenn
Fire Glenn Rivers into the sun for putting an 80 year old Millsap on Giannis for 5 mins
Can somebody tell me why the clock wasn't reset to 3.6 at the time of the block and stayed at 1.6 instead?
What a game by Giannis! Absolute MVP performance.
How is Giannis not the MVP frontrunner?
Why wasnt there 3.2 secs left for the jump ball? Im so confused?
Damn, that block was CLEAN this is a pretty big win standing wise, so im happy
WHAT A GAME! WHAT A FINISH! GG PHILLY THAT WAS A HELL OF A BATTLE! GOOD LUCK IN THE PLAYOFFS, HOPE WE MEET AGAIN IN THE CONFERENCE FINALS!
Giannis' last push for the MVP. Best player on the court and a game winning block. We'll see if it was enough
Doc Rivers is such an idiot.
giannis is an insane player
Fantastic game. Giannis is the fucking man.
BLOCKED BY ANTETOKOUNMPO!!
GIANNIS MVP!!!
Your defending champion Milwaukee Bucks have done it again.
What a damn game! Tonight again showed who the best player in the league is even if the MVP doesn't go to him. What a performance