Milwaukee Bucks: Takeaways from 113-107 win over Phoenix Suns

Revenge is a dish best served cold

With all eyes on him as he made his first visit back to Phoenix since being traded over two weeks ago, Eric Bledsoe relished the pressure and reception that came with a “homecoming” game.

In 45 minutes of action, the Kentucky product posted 30 points on 11-of-26 shooting from the field (2-of-5 shooting from long range), six boards, seven assists, two steals, seven turnovers and was a +10 on the night.

Along with Khris Middleton, Bledsoe was the engine for the Bucks offensively, with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined with knee soreness. It was a role Bledsoe was happy to take on for the night as he hit multiple mid-range jumpers and a pair of confident deep balls in the first half.

But as the Bucks’ performance descended into sloppiness, Bledsoe’s did as well. While the turnovers were problematic, especially as the Bucks were desperately trying to close out the game, it was his struggles from the line that prolonged and kept the game in balance for the Suns to take (Bledsoe was 6-of-13 from the stripe on the night).

It wasn’t a clean-cut, immaculate performance by any means, but Bledsoe got the better of his former team and he didn’t hide his feelings about it by the end of the night.