Milwaukee Bucks Best and Worst: November 13 – December 6

Dec 3, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Bojan Bogdanovic (44) in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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In this edition of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Best and Worst, we look at Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s step up to stardom, the Bucks’ strange schedule trends, and much more.

Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports
Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports

Welcome to the Milwaukee Bucks’ Best and Worst, a semi-regular column that will look back on some of the most encouraging and discouraging events we’ve seen in recent games.

We will focus on more overarching trends and statistical positives and negatives than simple game-by-game analysis. The hope here is that by taking a step back, we can avoid short-term overreaction and focus on more encompassing issues.

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We’re coming to you a bit later in the week this time, which is due to the Bucks light schedule as of late.

In fact, Milwaukee has actually played fewer games at this point than any other team in the league, so watch for things to begin picking up pace soon.

With some statement victories and star performances, it’s a good week to be a Bucks fan, and so below you’ll find all the careful trappings of optimism along with a few notes of critique.

Let’s get into it.