Milwaukee Bucks Grades: Starters
, D
5 Points | 2-8 FG | 1-2 FT | 2 REB | 5 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK |
This was not exactly MCW’s finest hour, which may not be ideal for him considering the return of his head coach, a once legendary point guard to the bench. MCW did seem visibly agitated from the moment he criticized Jabari for a missed bucket shortly after opening tip and it never really picked up from there.
Khris Middleton
, A+
25 Points| 6-14 FG | 11-11 FT | 5 REB | 7 AST | 1 STL | 0 BLK |
That contract that the Bucks signed Middleton to this past summer is quickly becoming the biggest bargain in the entire NBA. He has now scored 20 points or more in seven straight games and 11 off the last 12. Add a perfect free-throw shooting night into the mix, and don’t forget seven assists and only two turnovers. Milwaukee, you might be looking at a superstar.
Giannis Antetokounmpo
, A
25 Points | 12-16 FG | 1-1 FT | 9 REB | 2 AST | 2 STL | 1 BLK |
He got to the rim with ease, over, and over, and over again. The Magic had no answer, they couldn’t even foul him to stop him. This was the unplayable Giannis that Bucks fans often fantasize about. Now all we need is some of that Khris Middleton consistency, can Antetokounmpo follow this up with more of the same?
Jabari Parker
, B+
15 Points | 6-8 FG | 3-4 FT | 7 REB | 1 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK |
Jabari flew under the radar in this game because he was outscored by three of his starting lineup mates. Maybe, that’s the best way for Jabari to shine though, as he was excellent in this game. Efficient and effective offensively, just because he’ll do his best work in the background right now, doesn’t mean he can’t be a leading option in the future.
Greg Monroe
, A-
21 Points| 7-15 FG | 7-8 FT | 11 REB | 2 AST | 0 STL | 0 BLK |
Unsurprisingly, Moose continues to go about his business boosting strong numbers in the box score. There are certainly times where he could do a lot more for the Bucks, but on this occasion he certainly got the best of Nikola Vucevic.
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