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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Looking at what makes the Bucks’ defense click

By Jordan Treske

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks walk to the bench during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum on January 25, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JANUARY 25: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 and Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks walk to the bench during a game against the Charlotte Hornets at Fiserv Forum on January 25, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as we learn about the foundational pieces from the Bucks’ core that have combined to help create the league’s highest-ranked defense.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, the Bucks’ work on the defensive end reigns supreme, we look at superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s chances to fetch MVP as well as Defensive Player of the Year, and much more.

Based on both the personnel the Bucks possess on their roster and the sound principles instilled under head coach Mike Budenholzer and his staff, the Bucks’ top-ranked defensive unit has steamrolled the competition all year long, just as it did during their win over the Houston Rockets Tuesday night.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 3/27/19

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 108-94 win over Houston Rockets: I highlighted on the three things that stood out in the Bucks’ commanding win over the Houston Rockets from Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 108-94 win over Houston Rockets: Leander Wallace handed out player grades from the Bucks’ individual performances, head coach Mike Budenholzer and what the Rockets had to offer in the Bucks’ 56th victory of the season.

Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 3/27/19

Bucks embrace teamwork in building the NBA’s best defense, but three players stand out: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Matt Velazquez looked at how Giannis Antetokounmpo, Eric Bledsoe and Brook Lopez have all stood out on the defensive end this year under the guidance of head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Two for One: Should Giannis Win MVP and DPOY?: Danny Chau of The Ringer examined Antetokounmpo’s Defensive Player of the Year and the possibility he could bring home that honor as well as MVP, given how fundamental he is to the Bucks on both ends of the floor.

Podium Guys: How Important is Eric Bledsoe to the Bucks’ Title Hopes?: Also of The Ringer, Haley O’Shaughnessy examined just how vital Bledsoe is to the Bucks’ title contending hopes for this season.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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