Milwaukee Bucks: 3 players that could go on a tear down the final stretch

Khris Middleton could go on a tear for the Milwaukee Bucks

With Antetokounmpo’s health a lingering issue, the Bucks need more all-around production from Khris Middleton.

The two-time All-Star has been having another fantastic season, but now some extra weight certainly falls onto his shoulders with Milwaukee’s MVP sidelined. Middleton’s play without Antetokounmpo in the lineup has been a mixed bag in his last four games, highlighted by an abysmal 6-for-27 shooting night against the Dallas Mavericks and a 4-for-16 outing against the Sacramento Kings.

Despite those two off nights, everyone knows Middleton can get things turned around on any given night. With more control of the offense with the ball in his hands more, this team will be more dependent on Middleton to keep them afloat. While Jrue Holiday undoubtedly helps alleviate some of that pressure with the stellar year he is having, Middleton will be the defining factor without Giannis in the fold.

With that increased workload, Middleton has the opportunity to gain some momentum and find a nice groove offensively down the stretch here. Struggling in the aforementioned outings above, the forward will look to remain aggressive on the offensive end, and it does not take much to get him going with the ball in his hands.

We’ve seen Khris Middleton go on hot streaks previously, and there could be one in the making with 19 games left in the regular season.