Paulie777
PhD Student
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Reg: 11-11-07
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01-28-21 12:12 PM - Post#319864
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike always loved shooting the three pointer, but at Bucknell he had to play a certain way because of two people-Dave Paulson and Steve Kaspar. He had to play Dave's system and Kaspar got you the ball if he knew you had his full attention. But Muscala could just basically turn and dunk. I always cherished the fact I could walk a half mile to Sojka get shooed in and then watch a Muscala-McCollum battle. Ray Bucknell!
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Bison137
Professor
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Reg: 01-23-06
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02-04-21 02:22 AM - Post#320190
In response to Paulie777
Mike had 8 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 17 minutes tonight in a 17 point win over Houston. In his time on the floor, he was +19 as the OKC subs won the game. Their best starter was a +1 and collectively the five starters were negative.
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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Muscala Free Agency
02-04-21 06:35 PM - Post#320228
In response to Bison137
I think he’s earned more time on the floor.
Edited by HuskyColonial on 02-04-21 06:35 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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jkrun80
Postdoc
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Age: 65
Reg: 05-07-12
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02-06-21 10:10 PM - Post#320344
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike has 22 pts in the 1st half (Thunder have scored 83) shooting 7-7 FG, 2-2 3FG, 6-6 FT.
https://www.espn.com/nba/boxscore?gameId=4 01267519
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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02-06-21 11:43 PM - Post#320348
In response to jkrun80
Ended the game with the same amount of points but what a half of basketball for Moose.
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BUFan
PhD Student
Posts: 1936
Reg: 01-24-06
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02-07-21 10:59 AM - Post#320377
In response to HuskyColonial
Left game in 2H. Concussion protocol
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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02-07-21 12:17 PM - Post#320388
In response to BUFan
Hope he clears and is well.
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nh2032
Sophomore
Posts: 185
Reg: 02-28-06
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02-11-21 05:54 AM - Post#320592
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike was back on the court last night. Struggled shooting - only his 2nd game this year without a made 3 - but did set a new career high with 7 assists. They ended up losing by 1 in OT versus Lebron and the Lakers which is a good showing for them.
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Bison137
Professor
Posts: 16147
Reg: 01-23-06
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02-18-21 09:13 PM - Post#320993
In response to nh2032
Mike has had a few good games this week:
- Last night he played 26 minutes, netting 21 points on 2-2 on twos, 5-9 on threes, and 2-2 on FT's. Also 3 rebounds.
- The night before he had 11 points in 17 minutes, going 3-4 on twos and 1-2 on threes. Also 5 boards.
- On Sunday he played 19 minutes, producing 8 points including 2-5 on threes.
- And last Friday he didn't shoot it well but had 8 boards in 22 minutes.
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Bison89
Professor
Posts: 5370
Loc: Philadelphia
Reg: 11-14-07
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02-19-21 12:55 PM - Post#321006
In response to Bison137
Sixers could use a spot of 3-point shooter off of the bench, and size would help.
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
Posts: 2757
Loc: NE PA
Reg: 07-14-08
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02-19-21 01:04 PM - Post#321008
In response to Bison89
Mike’s worst shooting year was when he was with Philadephia. Need to shoot better than 34% when that’s really the reason you’re playing. I’m glad that Mike had a decent NBA career, had lots of good experiences, and made some decent $$ as well.
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Bison137
Professor
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02-19-21 02:48 PM - Post#321020
In response to MrPhillie
Mike has had two mediocre years from behind the arc and his season in Philly was one of them. This year he is hitting 38%, which is the same as he made last year with the Thunder. Mike's 3-point pct would be a little better had he not gone 0-9 in the two games immediately following his return from concussion protocol.
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Bison137
Professor
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02-21-21 11:01 PM - Post#321082
In response to Bison137
The Thunder easily won at Cleveland, as Mike had 13 points and 5 rebounds in 17 minutes. Fwiw, his plus/minus was a team-leading +20.
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Bison137
Professor
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03-05-21 12:32 AM - Post#321361
In response to Bison137
Mike had a good game tonight in a Thunder 107-102 come-from-behind win at San Antonio. In 23 minutes he hit 3-6 on twos and 4-7 on threes for 18 points. Also had 7 rebounds.
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HuskyColonial
PhD Student
Posts: 1976
Age: 50
Reg: 02-17-12
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03-05-21 09:40 AM - Post#321371
In response to Bison137
This is Mike’s best season as professional.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
Masters Student
Posts: 548
Loc: Bloomsburg
Reg: 11-12-15
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03-12-21 12:25 AM - Post#321841
In response to jkrun80
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon.
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Bison89
Professor
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Loc: Philadelphia
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03-12-21 09:43 AM - Post#321844
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon.
I would like to see him in a Sixers' uniform again. They need a big body who can drain 3's.
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Bison137
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03-12-21 08:48 PM - Post#321899
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Mike didn’t play tonight and I don’t think he was on the injury report. I wonder if he is going to be traded soon.
1. "Veteran forward/center Mike Muscala has been a regular, reliable rotation player for the Thunder so far this season, averaging a career-high 9.7 points per game to go along with 3.8 RPG and a .368 3PT% in 34 games (18.6 MPG). However, he received a DNP-CD in the team’s first game of the second half, with youngsters Aleksej Pokusevski and Moses Brown inserted into the rotation following their time in the G League.
“It took Mike out of the rotation, but Mike’s a pro and he’ll stay ready,†Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault said. “Those conversations with Mike are easy, and he makes it easy because of how professional he is.â€
It was just one game, but both Pokusevski (14 points, eight rebounds) and Brown (eight points, 12 rebounds) looked good, and there’s no reason to expect the rebuilding Thunder to dial back their young players’ minutes the rest of the way. "
https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2021/03/northwest-not e...
2. Top 10 Trade Destinations for Mike Muscala
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MrPhillie
Postdoc
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Loc: NE PA
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03-13-21 03:23 PM - Post#321912
In response to Bison137
I get it from the Thunder’s perspective, but too bad for Mike as he is having a career year. I like the move for the Sixers.
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Bison54
PhD Student
Posts: 1800
Reg: 11-18-09
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03-13-21 07:53 PM - Post#321926
In response to MrPhillie
Mike was again held out vs. the Knicks in a 119-97 loss
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