NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 5 Edition: It’s A 7-11 Kind Of Week

Nov 30, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) makes a layup against Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger (7) in the 3rd quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

30. Milwaukee Bucks (3-15)

Last Week: 1-3
Previous Ranking: 29

No Fear Of These Deer: And so it is that the Bucks have dropped to the back of the back, even if they did end the 11-game losing streak with their second win of the season over the Celtics (leaving Milwaukee 1-14 this year against non-Massachusetts based teams).

The Week That Was: The Bucks lost at Charlotte 92-76 on Friday, beat the Celtics 92-85 on Saturday, lost the return trip at Boston 108-100 on Tuesday and lost to the Pistons 105-98 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 41.4% FG (30th), 38% 3FG, 74.7% FT, 91.5 PPG (29th)

The Opponents: 43.3% FG, 31.6% 3FG (4th), 72.2% FT, 97.5 PPG

The Leaders: Brandon Knight 16 ppg, John Henson 8 rpg, Knight 4.8 apg, Luke Ridnour 1.8 spg, Khris Middleton 15-for-31 (48.4%) FG, Middleton 8-for-12 (66.7%) 3FG

Don’t! Shooters: Ersan Ilyasova 11-for-30 (36.7%) FG, Gary Neal 3-for-11 (27.3%) 3FG