NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 11, 2013; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward John Henson (31) drives for a shot as San Antonio Spurs forward Jeff Ayres (11) defends during the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

29. Milwaukee Bucks (5-17)

Last Week: 2-2
Previous Ranking: 30

The Kids Will Play: Injuries have forced coach Larry Drew’s hand somewhat, but he’s giving a lot of run to John Henson—who is producing—while Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nate Wolters are seeing more minutes of late. But the pound-for-pound, Milwaukee is still one of the least talented teams out there and the situation isn’t helped with Zaza Pachulia, Caron Butler, Gary Neal and Larry Sanders all sidelined.

The Week That Was: The Bucks won in overtime at Washington 109-105 on Friday, lost to the Nets 90-82 Saturday, won at Chicago 78-74 on Tuesday and were smashed by the Spurs 109-77 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 40.4% FG, 25.8% 3FG (28th), 73.6% FT, 40 RPG, 14.5 TOPG, 86.5 PPG (29th)
The Opponents: 43.9% FG, 26% 3FG, 73.7% FT, 45.3 RPG, 14 TOPG, 94.5 PPG

The Leaders: John Henson 16.5 PPG, Henson 11.5 RPG, Nate Wolters 4 APG, Henson/Brandon Knight 1 SPG, Henson 2 BPG, Henson 29-for-48 (60.4%) FG, Khris Middleton 6-for-14 (42.9%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Ersan Ilyasova 11-for-39 (28.2%) FG, Ilyasova 1-for-10 (10%) 3FG