Milwaukee Bucks: Keys to victory for pivotal Game 4 versus Atlanta Hawks

The Milwaukee Bucks must continue dominating the paint in Game 4 versus the Atlanta Hawks

Given how poorly they have shot the basketball through three games, the Bucks have found success in attacking the basket offensively.

Currently racking up 62.7 paint points per game over their last three, the Bucks have been imposing their will down low. Considering they are shooting just 34-for-106 (32.1 percent) from behind the arc in that same timeframe, it is not a stretch to say this dominant effort in the post has helped keep their head above water on the offensive end.

Of course, the player leading the charge in this area has been Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 24 paint points in this series thus far. The Greek Freak has steamrolled his way inside time and time again, and despite going against a formidable shot-blocker in Clint Capela, the MVP has not let it deter his confidence with the ball in his hands. He has toned down his 3-point shooting (1-of-7 from deep through three games) to get more favorable looks inside, and the Bucks will need him to continue this aggressiveness inside to keep their offense flowing.

Another welcoming addition to the paint scoring barrage has been Bobby Portis. The big man has provided an essential spark off the bench in this series all around, but his scoring has been particularly evident in the paint, where he is scoring 7.3 points on average. He has been fantastic in the second unit and has made his return to the rotation in what has been a more fitting matchup in this series after sitting the final three games during the last round. The team will certainly not have to remind Portis to remain aggressive with the basketball down low as he has a knack for scoring.

While everyone would undeniably embrace a 3-point barrage from the Bucks after many grueling shooting performances, they will likely see most of their success down low. If they can keep rolling with what has worked, they stand a great chance.