Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 107-103 win over Detroit Pistons

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 13: (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
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MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 13: (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – OCTOBER 13: (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /

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D. <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. MALCOLM BROGDON

Milwaukee Bucks. TONY SNELL. A-. Showing no ill-effects of his lucrative new contract, Tony Snell looks ready for the new season and was firing from deep on Friday night. Snell’s shooting from range was vital last season, and his 16 points on this occasion came from a very efficient 6-9 from the field and 4-7 from distance.. Guard/Forward

Having already impressed in bursts through the preseason, Khris Middleton is looking reliably smooth as Milwaukee takes its final steps toward the regular season. Middleton demonstrated great quickness with a couple of nice spin moves, and was hitting the kind of fadeaway jumpers he’s become famous for in recent years. The Bucks will be hoping for plenty of 14 point, four rebound, four assist and three steal nights over the next 82 games.. Guard/Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON. B+

A+. Considering this is only his second preseason game, it’s remarkable just how ready Giannis Antetokounmpo looks for the new season. There’ll be plenty of nights when he drops more than 17 points throughout the year, but his six rebounds, six assists, five blocks and a steal was reminiscent of his mid-season, stat-sheet stuffing best. On this occasion, chasedown blocks and kick out assists to the corners were there for Giannis all night, and he took advantage of both.. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

Center. Milwaukee Bucks. THON MAKER. B. <a rel=