12-27-06 Milwaukee Bucks @ Memphis Grizzlies

645 · 12-28-2006, 01:42 AM

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Record: 6-23
(5th Place, Southwest Division, -15.5)
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Hellwig · 12-28-2006, 03:23 AM

Nice win for us tonight. It's encouraging to see Bogut get some more shots.

645 · 12-28-2006, 03:54 AM

Milwaukee 112 Memphis 96
Play By Play

645 · 12-28-2006, 04:20 AM

Michael Redd,Andrew Bogut,Ruben Patterson

Redd had 20 Points,5 Rebounds,4 Assists,1 Steels
Bogut had 20 Points,7 Rebounds,3 Assists
Patterson had 19 Points,6 Rebounds,5 Assists

645 · 12-28-2006, 04:47 AM

Driving through
Bucks avoid letdown, run winning streak to six games

Memphis - The beat goes on for the Milwaukee Bucks.

This one had warning signals written all over it. The Bucks were on the road against a team with the worst record in the NBA one night after an exhilarating victory in San Antonio.

But the Bucks ignored the pitfalls, played a solid game pretty much throughout and extended their winning streak to six games with a 112-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night at the FedEx Forum.

The Bucks were quite conscious of the potential for a letdown.

"It's human nature," coach Terry Stotts said. "For the most part we guarded against it. We didn't play as well as we did (Tuesday) night in San Antonio or with the urgency but still, I'm proud of the way we played." The Bucks' winning streak is a season-high and improved their record to 15-14. They are above the .500 mark for the first time since Nov. 4 when they beat Sacramento to go to 2-1. Milwaukee has also won seven straight against the West and is 10-4 against that conference.

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645 · 12-28-2006, 05:02 AM

Game report: Wednesday at a glance

On the court

PLAYER OF THE GAME: Forward Ruben Patterson, warming to his role as a backup, played a very active game and finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He had a big hand in the Bucks' rally late in the third quarter and early in the fourth that gave them a 24-point lead. "You have to play with spirit," Memphis coach Mike Fratello said. "You have to have it. It's diving for loose balls and taking charges. Somebody has to bring it. Ruben brings it for Milwaukee."

PLAY OF THE GAME: Early in the fourth quarter, Patterson drove across the lane, was fouled by Eddie Jones and scooped up a shot from near his waist that somehow went in. He made the free throw to give Milwaukee an 89-65 lead and the Grizzlies were done.

OFF THE BENCH: Guard Steve Blake was placed on the inactive list for the game due to a back sprain he suffered the night before in San Antonio and rookie Chris McCray was activated. Coach Terry Stotts put McCray into the game to play the final 4.5 second of the half but McCray stepped onto the court without his shirt tucked in and referee Jess Kersey immediately slapped him with a delay-of-game warning. "Yeah, we might have a little shooting money on Friday," said Stotts, referring to a small team fine that is imposed for such transgressions.

STATISTICS SHEET: As usual, when the Bucks share the ball, they fare well. They passed for 27 assists with six each coming from Mo Williams and Charlie Bell. "They move the ball around extremely well," said Fratello. "They have some good weapons. They take care of the dribble and move inside."

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645 · 12-29-2006, 12:38 AM

Griz lose fifth straight

Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol turned in the most productive offensive performance since his comeback from injury.

Time and a screw healed Gasol's broken foot. The Spaniard's game is slowly on the mend, too. That's more than anyone could say for the Grizzlies, judging by their 112-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night in FedExForum.

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12-28-2006, 01:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	12-27-06 Milwaukee Bucks @ Memphis Grizzlies At click for team sites Wednesday, December 27, 7pm CT TV: My 24 @FedExForum Milwaukee Bucks Record: 14-14 (5th Place, Central Division, -5.0) Bucks Stats Game Log Depth Chart History Memphis Grizzlies Record: 6-23 (5th Place, Southwest Division, -15.5) Grizzlies Stats Game Log Depth Chart History Game Preview ESPN / Sportsline / Yahoo / NBA Matchup ESPN / CNNSI Gamecenter from CBS Sportsline Listen Live Last edited by 645; 12-28-2006 at 02:16 AM.

12-28-2006, 03:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	#29 / Milwaukee 112 Memphis 96 / December 27,2006 Milwaukee 112 Memphis 96 Play By Play

12-28-2006, 04:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	#29 / Bucks Player of the Game / December 27,2006 Michael Redd,Andrew Bogut,Ruben Patterson Redd had 20 Points,5 Rebounds,4 Assists,1 Steels Bogut had 20 Points,7 Rebounds,3 Assists Patterson had 19 Points,6 Rebounds,5 Assists

12-28-2006, 03:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Hellwig Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,708	Nice win for us tonight. It's encouraging to see Bogut get some more shots.

12-28-2006, 04:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	Driving through Bucks avoid letdown, run winning streak to six games Memphis - The beat goes on for the Milwaukee Bucks. This one had warning signals written all over it. The Bucks were on the road against a team with the worst record in the NBA one night after an exhilarating victory in San Antonio. But the Bucks ignored the pitfalls, played a solid game pretty much throughout and extended their winning streak to six games with a 112-96 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Wednesday night at the FedEx Forum. The Bucks were quite conscious of the potential for a letdown. "It's human nature," coach Terry Stotts said. "For the most part we guarded against it. We didn't play as well as we did (Tuesday) night in San Antonio or with the urgency but still, I'm proud of the way we played." The Bucks' winning streak is a season-high and improved their record to 15-14. They are above the .500 mark for the first time since Nov. 4 when they beat Sacramento to go to 2-1. Milwaukee has also won seven straight against the West and is 10-4 against that conference. JSONLINE

12-28-2006, 05:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	Game report: Wednesday at a glance On the court PLAYER OF THE GAME: Forward Ruben Patterson, warming to his role as a backup, played a very active game and finished with 19 points, six rebounds, and five assists. He had a big hand in the Bucks' rally late in the third quarter and early in the fourth that gave them a 24-point lead. "You have to play with spirit," Memphis coach Mike Fratello said. "You have to have it. It's diving for loose balls and taking charges. Somebody has to bring it. Ruben brings it for Milwaukee." PLAY OF THE GAME: Early in the fourth quarter, Patterson drove across the lane, was fouled by Eddie Jones and scooped up a shot from near his waist that somehow went in. He made the free throw to give Milwaukee an 89-65 lead and the Grizzlies were done. OFF THE BENCH: Guard Steve Blake was placed on the inactive list for the game due to a back sprain he suffered the night before in San Antonio and rookie Chris McCray was activated. Coach Terry Stotts put McCray into the game to play the final 4.5 second of the half but McCray stepped onto the court without his shirt tucked in and referee Jess Kersey immediately slapped him with a delay-of-game warning. "Yeah, we might have a little shooting money on Friday," said Stotts, referring to a small team fine that is imposed for such transgressions. STATISTICS SHEET: As usual, when the Bucks share the ball, they fare well. They passed for 27 assists with six each coming from Mo Williams and Charlie Bell. "They move the ball around extremely well," said Fratello. "They have some good weapons. They take care of the dribble and move inside." JSONLINE

12-29-2006, 12:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
645 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 5,991	Griz lose fifth straight Grizzlies forward Pau Gasol turned in the most productive offensive performance since his comeback from injury. Time and a screw healed Gasol's broken foot. The Spaniard's game is slowly on the mend, too. That's more than anyone could say for the Grizzlies, judging by their 112-96 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday night in FedExForum. Memphis Commercial Appeal