Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: January 20 at Philadelphia 76ers
By Adam McGee
Major key for Milwaukee – Take advantage of turnovers
The Philadelphia 76ers rank dead last in the NBA in terms of turnovers per game, and it isn’t even all that close.
With 18.1 turnovers per game — the Bucks average just 13.7 per game for comparison’s sake — it’s a guarantee that the 76ers are going to provide their opponent with easy scoring opportunities.
The Bucks are ninth in the NBA in terms of points per game off turnovers (17.4), and even without the considerable offensive talents of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Malcolm Brogdon, the 76ers’ carelessness with the ball could afford them opportunities.
Milwaukee also ranks eighth in fastbreak points, meaning they should have a real advantage if they can push the pace off of Philadelphia’s misses and turnovers.
Without Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe will be key to any success in this department, and if the Bucks hope to have any chance of coming away with a win, it’s an area they’ll need to target.