Something is shifting in the Milwaukee Bucks camp and it is showing on the boxscore and their overall. Giannis Antetokounmpo can’t help but express happiness with the way things are going.
The Bucks recorded a second straight road victory after their fourth quarter comeback against the Dallas Mavericks two days ago.
Antetokounmpo led the way as usual with his triple double of 26-12-10. It is his sixth triple double of the season.
Damian Lillard, who had to play with one eye half closed due to a first quarter accident, scored 23 points.
Four other players scored in double digits and that is what’s making the Greek Freak happy about their latest win.
“We know that we have 20-something games left; whenever we step on the floor we’re trying to be sharp, try to execute things we worked on and it’s translating into wins, which I’m happy about, but that’s pretty much it,” Antetokounmpo said when asked about their current strong run.
“I feel like we’re more sharp.”
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The Bucks are 6-1 since the All-Star Break. This has a lot to do with the fact that everyone is participating more in the offense now.
Six players went double figures in scoring, led by Antetokounmpo and Lillard. Other guys who are in the mix are Brook Lopez, Kyle Kuzma, Gary Trent Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr.
Taurean Prince has 9 points per game in the three games he played after the All-Star weekend.
Massive changes were made in the line-up with Andre Jackson Jr. and Ryan Rollins falling out of rotation. The former was inserted into the starting five in the middle of the season to boost their defense energy. However, he was said to be a liability in offense and now, he’s deep in the bench.
Head coach Doc Rivers found versatility in both ends of the floor through Kuzma and Porter Jr. who scored 12 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter against the Hawks.
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