Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 109-105 win over Phoenix Suns

B+. <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. ERIC BLEDSOE

Malcolm Brogdon returned after a game away from the team due to personal reasons, and delivered in sensational style by notching up a career best scoring night. Brogdon had 32 points on a remarkably efficient 11-of-14 from the field, while also adding four rebounds, three steals and two assists. The one downside to Brogdon’s performance came by way of his five turnovers, but as is evident from his final stats, they were turnovers of aggression that the Bucks will be more than happy to live with.  Beyond the offensive end of the floor, Brogdon’s defense shouldn’t be overlooked as he spent much of the night keeping <a href=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. MALCOLM BROGDON. A

C. <a href=. Guard/Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. STERLING BROWN

Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON. A+. Following up his first triple-double, Khris Middleton was outstanding again in the absence of his All-Star teammate. Middleton hardly missed a beat as he played 39 minutes, putting up 35 points on 13-of-19 from the field, while also grabbing six rebounds, three assists and two steals. Middleton’s shot looked as good as ever as he knocked down turnaround jumpers and short jumpers on the baseline with great ease. It will be interesting to see if that continues upon Giannis’ return.

Milwaukee Bucks. JOHN HENSON. B-. <a href=. Center