Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Tracking the larger sentiments of Bucks fans week by week Since returning to the rotation with a typical minute load following a two-game absence due to back spasms, Gary Trent Jr. is shooting a sizzling .563/.595/1.000 on eight attempts per game. He’s been in double figures for six straight on the backs of 6.2 three-point … [Read more...] about Vote in the Brew Hoop Tuesday Tracker: Improving vibes and shooting lines
Report: Khris Middleton participated in full scrimmage, inching near return
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Bucks are “hopeful” he’ll make debut after Thanksgiving With the Milwaukee Bucks clawing their way back to a .500 record after a slow start, the one outstanding question on the top of everyone’s mind was that of Khris Middleton’s status. Per ESPN’s Shams Charania, Khris has finally cleared the hurdle of five-on-five scrimmaging on his … [Read more...] about Report: Khris Middleton participated in full scrimmage, inching near return
Bucks vs. Heat: Game Thread
Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 PM (Central) For the first time this season, the Milwaukee Bucks and Miami Heat go at it. The Bucks are on a four-game winning streak, while the Heat have won their last two. Update: Giannis is now OUT for tonight’s game. Injury Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Knee Effusion) is out for tonight’s … [Read more...] about Bucks vs. Heat: Game Thread
Monday Morning Media Roundup: Damian Lillard improves at the margins
Milwaukee Bucks links for your perusal on November 25th, 2024 Last week I spent the MMMR extolling the virtues of just letting Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the way. What was an obvious trend at that point has now become the Milwaukee Bucks primary driver as they inch ever closer to a date with .500 destiny. While the centering of Giannis’s production has played a primary role in … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Media Roundup: Damian Lillard improves at the margins
Progression to the mean: The Bucks’ perimeter defense
Milwaukee’s weakest spot from last year isn’t necessarily a strength this year, but it’s definitely no longer a flaw We all remember the Bucks’ problems from last year when facing dynamic, offensively gifted guards. Jalen Brunson averaged 37.2 PPG the five times he played Milwaukee (including two 40-point nights), Tyrese Haliburton averaged 28 PPG on .532/.375/.909 in five … [Read more...] about Progression to the mean: The Bucks’ perimeter defense