HuskyColonial
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10-01-18 07:55 PM - Post#261750
Good luck to Moose as he starts his career as a Sixer tonight.
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jkrun80
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Good Luck Mike
10-01-18 08:27 PM - Post#261751
In response to HuskyColonial
Actually, he played Friday in their first exhibition against an Australian pro team. Had 8 points on two 3's and a big dunk. Mike comes in at around 6:00 into this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HR5qEWsoGs
Edited by jkrun80 on 10-01-18 08:34 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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MrPhillie
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10-01-18 09:48 PM - Post#261753
In response to jkrun80
Mike is being counted on to play a major bench role with Illyasova gone. Something they want him to do is hit 3’s. Unfortunately, he was 0-4 tonite from there but he did manage 7 boards. Mike has a real opportunity to be a significant piece for a playoff team, I hope he takes advantage.
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Bison89
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10-02-18 09:45 AM - Post#261755
In response to MrPhillie
Being a Sixers' fan, I try to watch at least 1 game a week. They are desperate for outside shooting. So, if Mike can make some shots, he will get quality PT.
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jkrun80
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10-02-18 07:25 PM - Post#261778
In response to Bison89
One highlight: https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1046927 476448989...
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HuskyColonial
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10-06-18 09:23 AM - Post#262073
In response to jkrun80
Mike had a modest stat line last night in 23 minutes with the exception of his +16.
The Sixers were clearly better with him on the court.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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10-13-18 09:53 PM - Post#262515
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike had to address some inappropriate twitter comments from his father today:
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/em oti...
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mcapodee
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10-14-18 08:16 AM - Post#262532
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Don't use Twitter, folks. Especially if you're feeling like you want to make racially charged comments using thinly veiled burner accounts.
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Bison89
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10-14-18 03:09 PM - Post#262546
In response to mcapodee
Don't use Twitter, folks. Especially if you're feeling like you want to make racially charged comments using thinly veiled burner accounts.
Unless you are POTUS!🤔
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Bison1999
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10-14-18 09:36 PM - Post#262556
In response to mcapodee
Don't use Twitter, folks. Especially if you're feeling like you want to make racially charged comments using thinly veiled burner accounts.
I have no love lost for Twitter but this is not a watch-what-you-Tweet cautionary tale.
This is, unfortunately, a don't-be-an-ignorant-raci st-ahole-in-the-first-pla ce-but-if-you-are-keep-yo ur-garbage-opinions-to-yo urself-especially-if-you' ve-built-a-career-evaluat ing-the-mental-health-of- others.
Just ugh. I know Mike's got a good head on his shoulders and will re-double his work for the team. Looking forward to all the good vibes he'll bring to the Sixers.
Go Bison!
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Bison89
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10-15-18 05:45 AM - Post#262567
In response to Bison1999
According to the Philly.com, Muscala is expected to play a prominent roll off the bench for the Sixers:
http://www2.philly.com/philly/sports/sixers/ sixers...
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MrPhillie
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10-15-18 08:59 AM - Post#262577
In response to Bison89
I didn’t read the twitter comments from Mike’s father but apparently they were ugly. Unfortunate that people have here feelings and view of the world. And unfortunate for Mike that his father is one of those people and one who can not control himself on public media.
As for Mike, as a lifelong Sixers fan I am excited to watch him play in Philly. I hope he gets his shot going as that is one thing he is being counted on to do. Best of luck to him.
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HuskyColonial
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10-15-18 11:42 AM - Post#262600
In response to MrPhillie
This goes without saying but I can't imagine Mike shares his father's bigotry. Mike is a good teammate to everyone, is well-educated and traveled and I can't see him harboring hate in his heart.
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Bison89
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10-17-18 10:12 AM - Post#262806
In response to HuskyColonial
The Sixers could have really used Muscala last night. Hopefully, he will be healthy soon.
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Bison137
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10-17-18 12:11 PM - Post#262834
In response to Bison89
The Sixers could have really used Muscala last night. Hopefully, he will be healthy soon.
Mike has a sprained ankle. Sounds like he will miss a week or two.
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MrPhillie
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10-17-18 07:28 PM - Post#262908
In response to Bison137
Too bad for Mike that this injury happened. I didn’t know he was hurt until I watched the game last night. Man, this team continues to be a turnover machine, mostly the lazy, bonehead variety. Add in the largely awful shot selection and I wondered what Dave Paulsen would be like on the sideline of that team. There’s not enough cups of water.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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10-17-18 08:04 PM - Post#262909
In response to MrPhillie
Mountain Dew, I think
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HuskyColonial
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10-17-18 09:03 PM - Post#262911
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Is Mike approaching the stigma of “often injured�
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KenZ
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10-23-18 04:52 PM - Post#263373
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike is expected to be available tonight and Simmons is doubtful so possibly some serious minutes if he is strong enough and ready to go.
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jkrun80
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10-24-18 10:02 AM - Post#263409
In response to KenZ
Mike had 5 pts, 2 reb, 2 blks in 16 minutes. Sixers unfortunately lost by 1 in OT and allowed Blake Griffin to score 50 pts.
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MrPhillie
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10-24-18 06:23 PM - Post#263435
In response to jkrun80
I watched the entire game...Mike rarely got the ball. As a team, the Sixers lack any kind of defensive cohesiveness and take some terrible shots. With the night Saric was having, I think they would’ve been better off letting Mike play down the stretch.
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jkrun80
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10-29-18 09:43 PM - Post#263736
In response to MrPhillie
Mike was fired up to play his old team. 14 points, 5 rebounds in 18 minutes on 5-7 shooting.
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Bison137
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10-30-18 12:52 AM - Post#263743
In response to jkrun80
Mike was fired up to play his old team. 14 points, 5 rebounds in 18 minutes on 5-7 shooting.
HIghlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0TADvr2-Nk
Mike played some center tonight as well as PF.
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Bison89
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10-30-18 04:06 AM - Post#263745
In response to Bison137
Greetings from cheerier old England where I saw the E A G L E S' game.
Looks like the Moose was on the loose. Go, Mike!
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MrPhillie
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10-30-18 09:17 PM - Post#263836
In response to Bison89
Sixers getting hammered tonight in Toronto. No constest. Sixers are just so undisciplined overall. Mike not having a bad night, but this team shoots a ton of three’s for a team that’s not good at it. At least lately they’ve been terrible.
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HuskyColonial
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10-31-18 10:31 AM - Post#263899
In response to MrPhillie
Bison89 I was at Wembley too but on the losing side I'm afraid.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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10-31-18 02:11 PM - Post#263913
In response to Bison89
Greetings from cheerier old England where I saw the E A G L E S' game.
Sweet. Was this a member of your entourage?
https://twitter.com/MTrudnak/status/10566 177144863...
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Bison137
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11-01-18 03:49 PM - Post#264004
In response to MrPhillie
Sixers getting hammered tonight in Toronto. No constest. Sixers are just so undisciplined overall. Mike not having a bad night, but this team shoots a ton of three’s for a team that’s not good at it. At least lately they’ve been terrible.
Mike's final numbers were pretty good: 2-2 on twos, 1-3 on threes, 5-5 on FT's, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist in 16 minutes.
Some Sixers fans are suggesting Mike should be starting ahead of Saric, who is hitting 49% on twos and 23% on threes. In his small sample size, Mike is hitting 39% on threes and 100% (6-6) on twos. Mike has a slightly higher rebound rate as well, and has blocked more shots.
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jkrun80
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11-01-18 04:06 PM - Post#264006
In response to Bison137
Some Sixers fans are suggesting Mike should be starting ahead of Saric, who is hitting 49% on twos and 23% on threes. In his small sample size, Mike is hitting 39% on threes and 100% (6-6) on twos. Mike has a slightly higher rebound rate as well, and has blocked more shots.
Embiid, Simmons, and Muscala would make for an interesting, and very tall, starting line up.
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Bison89
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11-02-18 06:18 AM - Post#264022
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Greetings from cheerier old England where I saw the E A G L E S' game.
Sweet. Was this a member of your entourage?
https://twitter.com/MTrudnak/status/10566 177144863...
No, but I was traveling with another Bison from '88. Now, I'm in Australia for work. Lots of flying.
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Bucknellbisonfan21
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11-07-18 02:19 PM - Post#264641
In response to jkrun80
Mike got hurt in practice and is out at least a week with a broken nose and face laceration that required stitches.
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MrPhillie
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11-07-18 07:44 PM - Post#264711
In response to Bucknellbisonfan21
Oh man, what bad luck for Mike...just as he was getting increase minutes. Speedy recovery to him.
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BUFan
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11-10-18 02:09 PM - Post#265127
In response to jkrun80
In an interesting twist, Jimmy Butler is now Muscala’s teammate in a deal that seemingly leaves Muscala open for more minutes when healthy
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MrPhillie
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11-10-18 04:43 PM - Post#265149
In response to BUFan
Yes, was thinking the same thing....unless Brown (who I question as being a quality coach) wants to go small.
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Bison89
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11-12-18 08:47 AM - Post#265269
In response to MrPhillie
Sixers could have really used a PF against the Grizzlies. Mike was missed.
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Bison54
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11-12-18 06:16 PM - Post#265307
In response to Bison89
Mike is listed as available for tonight's game at Miami 7:30
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Bison89
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11-13-18 01:58 PM - Post#265424
In response to Bison54
Mike got 27 minutes of PT. He looked a little rusty and the protective facemask looked uncomfortable. He was only 3-11 but scored 13 points and grabbed 8 boards. He had time at both the 4 and 5. I was surprised to see him take most of Amir Johnson's minutes. Also, it was good to see Mike in at crunch time toward the end of the 4th Q. He drained an open 3 to give the Sixers a 7 point (?) lead that basically put it out of reach for the Heat.
BTW, he had a great pass to Ben Simmons for an easy dunk.
I hope that Mike continues to get more PT.
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jkrun80
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11-13-18 04:57 PM - Post#265433
In response to Bison89
He was 3-10 from 3 and 3-11 overall. But iirc he was 1-6 from 3 in the 1st half so went 2-4 in the 2nd half. That's a lot of 3pt shots for a 4/5. Hopefully, he starts making them more consistently and can ditch the mask in the near future.
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MrPhillie
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11-13-18 07:19 PM - Post#265440
In response to jkrun80
I also hope he is able to do more than shoot 3’s. He made some good passes out of the high post, maybe he can take some mid-range jumpers instead of shooting only from 25+’.
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HuskyColonial
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11-14-18 10:44 PM - Post#265636
In response to MrPhillie
Not a great night for Mike. Almost went to this game but for lazy.
5 points, 5 boards and 2 assists and in 26 minutes.
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Bison89
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11-15-18 02:09 PM - Post#265705
In response to HuskyColonial
I watched the game. He did not look good at all. He did not shoot well and did not play D well.
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bisonmania
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11-15-18 08:06 PM - Post#265768
In response to Bison89
I am going to guess that the sixers trade for a bigger body to play the 4-5 position and aquire another shooter. Mike had a very tough matchup last night. I believe he was put on the magic big guy so Embid didn’t pick up all the fouls.
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Bison137
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11-17-18 06:21 PM - Post#266136
In response to bisonmania
Last night Mike played 32 minutes in a 76ers win. Had 9 points, 4 rebounds, 1 block, and 1 steal.
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MrPhillie
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11-17-18 07:23 PM - Post#266142
In response to Bison137
Started out great in the first half...didn’t make a shot afterward. Man, if he could shoot well he would cement himself in the lineup...but so far he has not been stellar.
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Bison137
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11-17-18 07:56 PM - Post#266143
In response to MrPhillie
Started out great in the first half...didn’t make a shot afterward. Man, if he could shoot well he would cement himself in the lineup...but so far he has not been stellar.
Is he still wearing the mask?
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jkrun80
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11-17-18 10:20 PM - Post#266156
In response to Bison137
He was last night. Started tonight vs Charlotte
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KenZ
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11-17-18 11:00 PM - Post#266165
In response to jkrun80
he wore the mask again tonight. flashbacks to the ncaa tourney as Kemba went off, but the Sixers managed to win in ot
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Bison89
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Good Luck Mike
11-19-18 10:29 PM - Post#266561
In response to KenZ
Muscala had a very nice game tonight. 19 pts, 4/6 shooting, 2/3 from deep, and 5 boards. He was very agressive and looked good. Very active on the offensive board.
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HuskyColonial
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11-20-18 08:28 AM - Post#266587
In response to Bison89
9 for 11 at the charity stripe too!
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Bison89
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11-20-18 12:44 PM - Post#266636
In response to HuskyColonial
I wonder if he injured face has finally healed to the point that he is starting to feel comfortable. I heard that the mask is supposed to come off sometime next week.
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Bison89
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11-29-18 05:16 PM - Post#267573
In response to Bison89
Other than 5 quick fouls, Muscala had a decent game last night: 25 min, 10 points on 4-6 shooting (2-3 on 3-pointers), 8 rebounds, and 1 assist.
It is nice to see Mike getting quality minutes on a fairly good team.
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MrPhillie
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11-29-18 11:55 PM - Post#267596
In response to Bison89
It is nice to see Mike getting quality minutes on a good team. I hope he is able to play well and stay relevant in the rotation. We have tickets for the Dec 14 game and I’d hate not to be able to see Mike play. I think they way he is used, he has to hit open 3’s with higher consistency and play good defense.
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BisonRoadWarrior
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11-30-18 01:23 AM - Post#267599
In response to MrPhillie
https://sports.yahoo.com/mike-muscala-sixers-m ay-f...
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DrBison
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11-30-18 10:21 PM - Post#267696
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Double double for Moose in 32 minutes tonight.
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Bison137
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12-06-18 12:07 AM - Post#268179
In response to DrBison
In 23 minutes tonight, Mike had 6 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 block. Sixers lost at Toronto however.
In their previous game, a win over Memphis, Mike had 8 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in 28 minutes as a starter. Hit 2-3 on threes.
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Bison137
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12-07-18 11:57 PM - Post#268302
In response to Bison137
With Joel Embiid being rested tonight, Mike played 32 minutes in a win at Detroit. Had 18 points, 3-4 on twos and 4-9 on threes. Also 3 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 assists, and a steal while being matched up frequently with Andre Drummond. Mike's three blocks were all in the final six minutes of the game, with the 76ers clinging to a slim lead.
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JimK_LU72
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12-08-18 08:00 AM - Post#268303
In response to Bison137
Watched a lot of this Detroit game on local Philly TV here in Allentown. Local announcers raved about Mike's game. Great defense & banged some key three's. Just a lot of fun watching Patriot League guys do well in the NBA. Obviously does not happen often. David Robinson & Foyle I believe are the only two I can think of, beyond C.J & Mike. But was it the Patriot league when Foyle & The Admiral played?
Also nice to see Mike's Bucknell degree paying off so well. ($ 5 mil/year).....
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DoCtoR62
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12-08-18 10:49 AM - Post#268307
In response to JimK_LU72
Navy was a member of the CAA during David Robinson's time there. Foyle is one of the Patriot League's all-time greats.
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jkrun80
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12-08-18 12:58 PM - Post#268311
In response to DoCtoR62
Mike's 3 4th quarter blocks.
https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1071247 009632477...
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BisonRoadWarrior
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12-08-18 01:09 PM - Post#268312
In response to jkrun80
Check out DJ MacLeay on the banner of the Sixers' Twitter profile page
https://twitter.com/sixers
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Bison137
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12-08-18 01:25 PM - Post#268314
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
Here is a link with a number of his baskets as well as the blocks:
https://twitter.com/sixers/status/1071449 328588349...
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bison75
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12-12-18 11:18 PM - Post#268960
In response to jkrun80
Mike DNP tonight. Upper respiratory infection.
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MrPhillie
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12-13-18 12:41 AM - Post#268967
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I hope Mike has a quick recovery, since we are going to see the game on Friday. Also see there is a fan bus for the March 15 game against Sacramento. $75 per person.
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MrPhillie
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12-15-18 10:37 AM - Post#269140
In response to MrPhillie
Finally got to Philly but a bad night for Mike and the Sixers. Mike played 17 minutes, 1-8 shooting (0-6 from 3), 3 rebounds, 1 turnover. Appeared not at full strength. I wish they wouldn’t rely on him as a 3-pt specialist. Overall the team just doesn’t play tough defense and without Butler, have limited consistent offensive options.
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Bison137
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12-17-18 12:52 PM - Post#269264
In response to MrPhillie
Much better game for Mike last night. Maybe he's over his illness. Played 24 minutes, with 8 points, 6 boards, 3 blocks, and 1 steal. Hit 4-7 from the field.
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Bison137
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12-17-18 11:14 PM - Post#269332
In response to Bison137
Here's a 21 minute interview with Mike. There are a few minutes of Bucknell items starting around 11:20.
https://www.nbcsports.com/philadelphia/76ers/zo os-...
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Bison137
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12-18-18 12:38 AM - Post#269333
In response to Bison137
Mike with 11 points in 18 minutes tonight. Hit 3-4 on threes. Had 3 assists, 1 block, but only 1 rebounds. Sixers lost big on the road to the Spurs.
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Bison137
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12-19-18 10:31 PM - Post#269497
In response to Bison137
Nice game for Mike tonight, as they pulled away from the Knicks in Philly. He had 9 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block in 26 minutes.
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MrPhillie
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12-25-18 08:45 PM - Post#270098
In response to Bison137
Not a good Christmas game for Mike. 1-9 shooting against Boston.
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jkrun80
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01-11-19 08:48 PM - Post#272143
In response to MrPhillie
Mike is fired up to play his former team. 11 pts, 4-5 FG, 3-4 3FG, 3 reb, 1 stl in 10 minutes.
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Bison137
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01-22-19 12:00 AM - Post#273310
In response to jkrun80
ESPN on twitter with a video of Mike blocking a shot by James Harden:
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/1 087535767...
The Sixers got a big win over Houston. Mike only had 2 points but did have 5 rebounds and played 24 minutes - more than he has played in recent games.
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01-25-19 09:38 PM - Post#273579
In response to Bison137
Lighthearted interview with Muscala
https://twitter.com/phillysport/status/10 889330152...
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Bison89
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01-26-19 07:34 AM - Post#273598
In response to BisonRoadWarrior
I enjoyed the article. It was more of a discussion. Here is the original article link:
http://www.philly.com/sports/sixers-mike-mu scala-2...
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01-26-19 12:45 PM - Post#273612
In response to Bison89
Seems like an odd way for an interview/discussion to end. And it seems there are a few obvious questions that weren’t asked. I would have asked how it feels playing on a quality team hoping to go far into the playoffs. What he feels his best qualities/skills are on a basketball court. Throughout his career he’s always had a good mid-range game, is he comfortable with his role on the Sixers predominantly shooting threes? Just a few off the top of my head.
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jkrun80
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01-26-19 01:08 PM - Post#273613
In response to MrPhillie
Nice article in the Bucknellian this week about Mike as well.
https://bucknellian.net/89436/sports/through- the-g...
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Bison137
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01-30-19 10:46 AM - Post#274134
In response to jkrun80
At the Lakers last night, Mike had 17 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes. Hit 3-7 on twos and 3-6 on threes.
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Bison89
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01-31-19 12:44 PM - Post#274262
In response to Bison137
At the Lakers last night, Mike had 17 points and 7 rebounds in 24 minutes. Hit 3-7 on twos and 3-6 on threes.
Those are VERY solid numbers. If he could be more consistent, his PT would increase.
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MrPhillie
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01-31-19 03:07 PM - Post#274280
In response to Bison89
I think overall, Mike has had very consistent playing time, even when he wasn’t playing very well. His defense is below-average so to help the team he has to hit shots, namely 3’s. And to be frank, he hasn’t been consistent with that. In my view, Mike has been given a great opportunity to be in the rotation for a contender and maybe hasn’t taken full advantage. At the same time, I think Mike offers more offensively than being a 3-point specialist and I do wish he was given more of a chance to use those skills.
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Bison89
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01-31-19 06:00 PM - Post#274309
In response to MrPhillie
With the lineup that the Sixers have, their need is outside shooting. So, for now, that is the roll that Mike has to fill.
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Bison137
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Good Luck Mike
02-01-19 09:54 AM - Post#274351
In response to Bison89
Mike had 5 points, 3 boards, 2 assists, and 1 block in 21 minutes in a road win vs Golden State last night. The block came in the final 1:30 of the game - vs Steph Curry on a fast break:
Muscala blocks Steph Curry in final minute
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Bison89
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02-01-19 10:47 AM - Post#274370
In response to Bison137
Nice block!!!
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BisonKid
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Good Luck Mike
02-01-19 07:55 PM - Post#274577
In response to Bison89
I love it! Moose is creating a personal highlight reel of blocks against future Hall of Famers. First, Harden. Now, Curry. LeBron is next! Good to see he got most of his minutes with the starters when the game was in the balance in the 4th quarter.
Edited by BisonKid on 02-01-19 07:57 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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Bison89
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02-05-19 09:36 PM - Post#275152
In response to BisonKid
Muscala got the start tonight against the Raptors. Reddick is a late scratch due to a stomach virus.
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Bison89
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02-06-19 06:45 AM - Post#275171
In response to Bison89
After yelling, "GO BISON!!!" following a Muscala free throw at the Sixers game last night, I woke up to learn that he got traded to the Clippers along with a host of players and draft picks for Tobias Harris (20.7ppg). Bye-bye, Moose. Good luck!
Sixers deal three players to Clippers: https://www.philly.com/news/ers-sixers-tobia s-harr...
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nh2032
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02-06-19 07:28 AM - Post#275173
In response to Bison89
Glad I got to a game in Philly last month and here's hoping that great stat line Mike put up in Staples Center a few weeks ago was foreshadowing things to come in his LA stay.
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jkrun80
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02-06-19 10:22 AM - Post#275195
In response to nh2032
I was wondering if the Sixers would re-sign him since he played with Elton Brand in Atlanta. That answers that question. Would love to see him reunited with Coach Bud (and Charles Lee) in Milwaukee, but not sure that's a good fit.
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HuskyColonial
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02-06-19 11:04 AM - Post#275202
In response to jkrun80
More playing or less playing time for Moose with the Clips?
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Bison89
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02-06-19 12:55 PM - Post#275231
In response to HuskyColonial
Mike is in the final year of his contract which is a big deal in the NBA. I wonder if he will get moved again before the deadline.
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nh2032
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02-06-19 02:16 PM - Post#275243
In response to Bison89
Doubt he gets moved again. Clippers are all in on getting Kawhi Leonard and another big name free agent this off-season (ie hard for the expiring contract to have more value than it already does for them).
As for playing time I think it will largely stay the same. Expect Mike to still largely be splitting minutes with Wilson Chandler when healthy just like in Philly.
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Bison89
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02-06-19 02:44 PM - Post#275246
In response to nh2032
Doubt he gets moved again. Clippers are all in on getting Kawhi Leonard and another big name free agent this off-season (ie hard for the expiring contract to have more value than it already does for them).
As for playing time I think it will largely stay the same. Expect Mike to still largely be splitting minutes with Wilson Chandler when healthy just like in Philly.
nh2032, got it. So, it is an expiring contract play for the Clippers. If so, they definitely do not want to move him again. That means that Mike will be a free agent after this season, and hopefully, he will get a nice contract back in Philly or someplace else.
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MrPhillie
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02-06-19 09:21 PM - Post#275288
In response to Bison89
Philly will not be resigning him. But certainly Mike will find a home woth another NBA team, maybe not at $5 mill per season.
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md2377
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02-07-19 03:31 PM - Post#275360
In response to MrPhillie
Reports Mike now heading to the Lakers....
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SteelCity
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02-07-19 03:44 PM - Post#275361
In response to md2377
Maybe Mike is the final piece they need to land Davis.
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BUFan
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02-07-19 04:44 PM - Post#275363
In response to SteelCity
Plenty of empty seats on the bench and in the locker room next to Lebeon for him to occupy!
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Bison137
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02-07-19 04:51 PM - Post#275364
In response to BUFan
Traded to the Lakers for Michael Beasley and Ivica Zubac
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/109359 236093469...
Maybe Mike can get LaVar Ball as his agent to negotiate his next contract.
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DoCtoR62
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02-07-19 04:58 PM - Post#275367
In response to Bison137
Mike actually fits the type of player LeBron likes to surround himself with. Perimeter shooter who can help keep the lane clean.
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Bison137
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02-07-19 05:10 PM - Post#275369
In response to DoCtoR62
LeBron probably pushed for this trade because he doesn't want Mike blocking any more of his shots.
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Bison89
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02-07-19 05:36 PM - Post#275377
In response to Bison89
Mike is in the final year of his contract which is a big deal in the NBA. I wonder if he will get moved again before the deadline.
Hmmmm, who brought up the idea of Mike getting traded again before the deadline? 
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bisonmania
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02-07-19 07:47 PM - Post#275409
In response to Bison89
Well Phillie the bison fan bus to the sixers game in March is a bit longer... You better pack a big lunch take an extra 6 pack and another couple days off.... Did Bucknell cancel the trip?
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nitlion
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02-07-19 08:04 PM - Post#275413
In response to bisonmania
according to Todd at the BB Luncheon, doesn't look as if the 76ers will offer refunds on tickets. Not sure how many would eat the price of the trip.
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