Bucks Buzz Ep. 75: Khris Middleton - Milwaukee's Best Closer

After a pitiful game versus Charlotte, Milwaukee had a couple nights off before
their game versus Phoenix. Bucks responded with a 105-94 win earning a sweep against the Suns this season. Bucks were able to take control of the game in the fourth quarter keeping the young Suns at bay. Khris Middleton finding his first half stroke helped propel the Bucks to victory.

Player of the Game (Bucks):  Khris Middleton - Devin Booker might have a pure shot on offense, but he can't play defense to save his soul. Booker had all sorts of issues with Middleton in the first half with 17 points on 7-of-7 shooting. He would cool off a little bit until the fourth quarter when Middleton got hot again to close out Phoenix. After three rough games, Middleton found his stroke again.

Player of the Game (Bucks): P.J. Tucker - What a night for Tucker. While Alex Len had a big night with 17-15-5, Tucker deserves the honor. Tucker had 20 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists. That came from the clouds as Tucker hasn't been very good in the past couple weeks. This seems to happen often with Tucker. He is way too inconsistent to like him as an everyday piece, but every now and again, Tucker can go off like he did tonight versus Milwaukee.

Highlight: Jabari scored 21 points with only 10 shot attempts -  Jabari Parker is going to be a scary NBA player when he's getting to the free throw line eleven times. Parker attacked the lane multiple times versus Phoenix's bigs and drew contact. If he can get to the line six to eight times a game, Parker will average 17 to 20 points per game. Can't wait until someone complains he only shot 10 times.  Parker was extremely effective tonight. Hope to see this more in the final 10 games.

Lowlight: Giannis Antetokounmpo struggles continue - I expect Giannis Antetokounmpo had another rough night from the field. He did have six assists, but  the Alphabet didn't seem to have a good handle the offense. Have defenses caught up with Antetokounmpo or does he need a rest?  It might be a combination of both.  He's putting on the most minutes of his career, and Giannis could be hitting the wall.

What's Next? -  Milwaukee stays in the Cream City to play Orlando Magic on Friday night. They played a great one at the Bradley Center a couple months ago. Orlando is a beat-up team compared to that game. Bucks will look for the second straight win.

Charlie.