Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways From Loss To Cleveland Cavaliers

By Ti Windisch | Dec 21, 2016

Dec 20, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) grabs a rebound with help from forward Richard Jefferson (24) against Milwaukee Bucks guard Tony Snell (21) in overtime at BMO Harris Bradley Center. James scored 34 points to help the Cavaliers beat the Bucks 114-108. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

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Dec 20, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) dunks a basket in the third quarter during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Jabari Parker Is A Closer

Yes, he missed two crucial late-game free throws. No, that doesn’t ruin Jabari Parker’s fantastic game against Cleveland on Tuesday night. In a game where Giannis just could not get his shots to fall, at times it seemed like Jabari couldn’t miss.

He went toe-to-toe with LeBron James time and time again, and more often than not ended up scoring a bucket. Jabari dropped a cool 30 points, along with nine rebounds, three assists and no turnovers.

That’s the third-most points Parker has ever scored, with his career high sitting at 36. It feels like that mark will not stand throughout the season–it might’ve fallen if Jabari’s threes were falling against the Cavs.

Despite all the chatter about him, Jabari’s defense looks better lately and his offense is outstanding. Jabari Parker is growing into stardom right in front of Bucks fans, and it’s hard not to enjoy the show.

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