Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Midseason Takeaways In 2016-17

Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Midseason Takeaways

Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is congratulated after scoring the game winning basket at the buzzer against New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden. The Bucks won 105-104. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 4, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

The Milwaukee Bucks are still in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference at 18-18. Here’s a look at their start to the 2016-17 season as we approach the All-Star break.

The Milwaukee Bucks are a young team still figuring things out, but they can be scary good. Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out their most recent game due to illness on Jan. 8 against the Washington Wizards. They lost 107-101.

Back on Nov. 29, they defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in impressive fashion 118-101. And yes, the Big Three played for the Cavaliers. The story of the game, as it has been all season for the Bucks, however, was Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo had 34 points, 12 rebounds, five assists, five steals and two blocks in the Bucks’ victory.

The fourth-year man dubbed The Greek Freak is listed this season for Milwaukee at guard/forward with the ability to show off his versatility. But at sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are still trying to figure things out as a unit.

The Milwaukee Bucks are 5-5 in their last 10 games and have lost two straight games. They’re the 10th-best defensive team in the NBA this season, allowing just 102.9 points per game. But they clock in at 20th in the league in rebounds at 42.5 per contest.

They are fourth in the NBA in assists per game (24.6), but 18th in points per game (105.0).

Here are five midseason takeaways as they approach the halfway point of their schedule.

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