Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 122-101 win over Portland Trail Blazers
By Adam McGee
Starters
ERIC BLEDSOE. A+. This version of Eric Bledsoe is a lot of fun. Picking up right where he left off the previous night in Sacramento, the Bucks’ point guard was relentless in attacking the rim, and reaped the rewards of it over the course of the game. With just nine points at half time, Bledsoe was peerless as he piled up 20 points in the second half. At one point, it felt like Bledsoe was earning And-1 trips on every single trip down the floor as the Bucks put the win beyond doubt early in the fourth quarter. Bledsoe’s 29 points also included 3-of-5 shooting from deep, capping off an outstanding all-around offensive effort.. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks
D. Even a return to an arena where he has countless good memories didn’t prove enough to snap <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. WESLEY MATTHEWS
A+. Khris Middleton’s shot has rarely looked as automatic and as silky smooth as it did on Saturday night in Portland. Middleton was a perfect 4-of-4 from deep, and a very strong 11-of-17 from the field overall, relying exclusively on his jump shot on this occasion. Whether from behind the arc or in the midrange, Middleton was locked in against Portland, and his 30 points in 28 minutes certainly made for an eye-catching performance.. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON
A+. Giannis Antetokounmpo bounced right back after his bizarrely slow night in Sacramento on Friday, putting together the kind of emphatic response that’s typical of the MVP. Antetokounmpo will likely have beaten himself up over his individual play from the previous night, and he channeled that energy effectively against the Blazers. With 32 points on 13-of-23 shooting, Giannis paced the Bucks in scoring, while also dominating the glass with 17 boards, and dishing out six assists for good measure. Hopefully, the upcoming days off will now help his back too.. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO
Milwaukee Bucks. BROOK LOPEZ. C. This was a rough night offensively for <a rel=. Center