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Milwaukee Bucks Grades and Reactions From 101-90 Loss to the Atlanta Hawks

By Adam McGee

Mar 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) drives against Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Kent Bazemore (24) in the first quarter of their game at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

Reactions: The Good

  • Jabari Parker showing aggression is always a positive, but when he comes out fearlessly against one of the NBA’s elite defenses, it’s very impressive. 10 points in the first six minutes was eye-catching, and his confidence in his jump shot is something that’s really worth paying attention to.
  • John Henson is the forgotten part of Milwaukee’s core, but with a four year, $44 million contract on the books, it’s important that Milwaukee figures out how best to get their value out of that. With Greg Monroe not working out quite as expected, there’s a real opportunity for Henson to seize the long-term starting center spot. He didn’t start this one but got extended minutes in real, non garbage time units. An impressive double-double leaves plenty of promise for the future.
  • The Bucks deserve credit for their overall rebounding performance, even if they let themselves down with their cover at times, particularly on a certain individual. 49-45 in Milwaukee’s favor on the boards is always a rare and welcome sight though.

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