Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: January 22 vs Phoenix Suns

PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)
PHOENIX, AZ - NOVEMBER 22: (Photo by Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 01: (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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Major key for Phoenix – Go to work inside

The Bucks are so thin at center that the presence of Marshall Plumlee, a legitimate seven footer who can deal with physicality, was something of a source of excitement on Saturday night.

On the flip side of the coin, the Suns boast such a wealth of traditional big men that the aforementioned Monroe is frequently logging DNPs.

The size of Tyson Chandler, Alex Len, Monroe and Dragan Bender, along with strong rebounders like Devin Booker and T.J. Warren at other positions, means the Suns rank seventh in the NBA in terms of rebounds per game.

The Suns also find themselves just outside the top-10 in terms of paint points, as a significant share of their offense comes from around the basket.

Without Giannis, the Bucks are infinitely weaker in the frontcourt. Even with their Greek star, the Suns have the personnel required to cause the Bucks problems, though