December 21, 2016 – DownToBuck

J.J. Redick 27 Points/7 Threes Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

I’m thinking that for my J.J. Redick threeilation this year, I’m never going to use any commentators other than the Clippers guys. Last year, everybody complained that Ralph Lawler bellowing “BINGOOOOOO!” into his mic while making a mess in his slacks made for an annoying viewing experience, so imagine how annoying it would be if…

Nicolas Batum 23 Points/10 Assists Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

Was Nic Batum’s late basket against the Lakers to put the Hornets up by two a “game-winner?” When I think of game-winners, I think of shots made with no time left on the clock. In my opinion, any made shot that gives the opponent more than three seconds to get another shot off are not…

Spencer Dinwiddie 14 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

First things first: Spencer Dinwiddie’s new nickname is “Din-dins”. For those of you not versed in American street slang, “Din-dins” is what you call the major meal at the end of the day. Example usage: “Mom, when will din-dins be ready?” Spencer Dinwiddie doesn’t really have anything to do with eating dinner, but it’s a…

Troy Daniels 24 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

Next step for Troy Daniels after finally breaking his way into the Grizzlies’ rotation: some god-damn consistency! Easier said than done. After Daniels’ mini-streak of good games, he dropped off again, scoring 5 three games in a row. He then had 20 (I forgot to do highlights for that one, my sincerest apologies), 13, then…

Mason Plumlee Career High 27 Points/8 Dunks Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

Even though DeMarcus Cousins had 55 points in a winning effort, I think it’s fair to say that he was embarrassed by Mason Plumlee tonight. I counted three separate posters performed by Mason onto DeMarcus’ pouting face, with a fourth one that could go either way. That’s a lot of material for my upcoming “DTB’s…

Evan Fournier 26 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

Unlike Nikola Vucevic, who I have been ignoring because he hasn’t been that good, I’ve been ignoring Evan Fournier for no good reason at all. Sorry French people! He must be falling victim to the curse that plagues all former scrubs: once you actually are good instead of just a bunch of “potential”, people stop…

Nikola Vucevic 26 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Nikola Vucevic looks like he could sling the sickest ‘zas in the whole NBA. Put him in a kitchen with a bunch of ingredients, you know what he’s gonna do, he just looks like the kind of guy who would produce the gnarliest pizza. For real. Damn…

Rondae Hollis-Jefferson 19 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

I’m disappointed by these highlights. Might seem like an odd thing to say, given that this is probably Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s most complete offensive performance as an NBA player. I stand by it though, because I have these things called expectations for RHJ, and those expectations were not met. I was expecting him to look a…

Norman Powell 21 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

We want Bru-no. Clap clap clapclapclap. We want Bru-no. Clap clap clapclapclap. We want Bru-no. Clap clap clapclapclap. BRU-NO! *pause* BRU-NO! *pause* BRU-NO! I agree with the Raptors fans in attendance tonight. More Bruno Caboclo! Norman Powell is actually a good player, which is lame and not fun to watch at all. I want a…

Tyler Johnson Career High 32 Points Full Highlights (12/20/2016)

This career-high performance by Tyler Johnson apparently sets another milestone: the highest-scoring game off the bench in Miami Heat history. Excited yet? No, not really. I’m not either. It’s still kind of interesting, if only to look at the other names on that list. Voshon Lenard used to hold the record, with 29 points back…