“Sometimes in the league there are tough days when nothing goes right.” Like the Heat, Bobby Portis' Bucks argue for the accident with the Cavaliers. After a completely failed start to the match, Adrian Griffin's players never managed to get back into the game. And the matter was already over in the third quarter.
The only good news for Milwaukee is that Jae Crowder was able to return, having been absent for two months following surgery on his left adductor and abdominal muscles.
“Jae worked very hard to get back to 100% and he gave it his all”, explained Adrian Griffinthe Milwaukee coach. “We are happy to be able to count on his leadership and his presence on the field, which allows us to have another veteran coming off the bench. I am delighted “.
“It let me know that I could still play basketball, and do it without pain now”
In 19 minutes, the former Suns, Celtics, Mavericks and Heat player compiled 15 points at 5/13 shooting. Above all, he was in contact and withstood the shock for his big return to competition.
“It’s just good for my mind, it let me know that I can still play basketball, and do it without pain now”did he declare. “That’s the most important thing for me. I'm able to cut into the racket and do things without pain. It can only get better from here on out. I think tonight was mentally beneficial. Obviously we got our asses kicked, but we're going to get our act together. »
Because Jae Crowder (33 years old) finds a team that is still more comfortable, when Giannis Antetokounmpo is in uniform. When he was injured, the Bucks only had 5 wins and 4 losses. Since then, the Bucks have accumulated victories year after year, to place themselves in 2nd place in the East, with 28 wins for 13 losses.
“We just slowly got better. I played nine matches. I feel like if you look at us now, we're a totally different team.” thus assures the winger. “We understand each other better, we react a little more to each other, which gives a different feel to the game because we play as a group. During the first nine matches we tried to get acquainted with each other, with new players. Right now, the team is gaining strength. It is obvious that we took a step backwards tonight. It was one of those games, but we're in a much better position than when I got injured. »
| Jae Crowder | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2012-13 | DAL | 78 | 17 | 38.4 | 32.8 | 64.4 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 5.0 |
| 2013-14 | DAL | 78 | 16 | 43.9 | 33.1 | 75.4 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 4.6 |
| 2014-15 * | All Teams | 82 | 20 | 42.0 | 29.3 | 77.3 | 0.9 | 2.7 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 7.7 |
| 2014-15 * | BOS | 57 | 24 | 41.8 | 28.2 | 76.2 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 9.5 |
| 2014-15 * | DAL | 25 | 11 | 43.4 | 34.2 | 90.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 3.6 |
| 2015-16 | BOS | 73 | 32 | 44.3 | 33.6 | 82.0 | 1.0 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 14.2 |
| 2016-17 | BOS | 72 | 33 | 46.3 | 39.8 | 81.1 | 0.7 | 5.1 | 5.8 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 13.9 |
| 2017-18 * | All Teams | 80 | 26 | 40.4 | 32.3 | 81.8 | 0.7 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 9.7 |
| 2017-18 * | KEY | 53 | 25 | 41.8 | 32.8 | 84.8 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 8.6 |
| 2017-18 * | UTH | 27 | 28 | 38.6 | 31.6 | 76.8 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 11.8 |
| 2018-19 | UTH | 80 | 27 | 39.9 | 33.1 | 72.1 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 11.9 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 65 | 29 | 40.1 | 34.3 | 77.6 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 10.5 |
| 2019-20 * | SAME | 45 | 29 | 36.8 | 29.3 | 78.9 | 0.9 | 5.3 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 9.9 |
| 2019-20 * | MIA | 20 | 28 | 48.2 | 44.5 | 73.3 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 1.8 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 11.9 |
| 2020-21 | PHX | 60 | 28 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 76.0 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 10.1 |
| 2021-22 | PHX | 67 | 28 | 39.9 | 34.8 | 78.9 | 0.5 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 9.4 |
| 2022-23 | MIL | 18 | 19 | 47.9 | 43.6 | 83.3 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 6.9 |
| 2023-24 | MIL | 9 | 27 | 53.2 | 51.6 | 58.3 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 8.1 |
| Total | 762 | 25 | 41.9 | 34.9 | 77.6 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 9.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
