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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Midseason Takeaways

By Jerran Anderson

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
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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4. The Bucks Lack Depth At Point Guard

On paper, the Milwaukee Bucks are a deep team, but not at the point guard position. Point guard Matthew Dellavedova has missed the past five games due to a right hamstring strain. The Bucks are 3-3 in Dellavedova’s absence.

Dellavedova is averaging 7.8 points, 5.6 assists and 2.4 rebounds this season. But currently his backup is point guard Jason Terry. At 39 years of age, Terry is limited in what he can do. If the Milwaukee Bucks want to make a deep playoff run, they’ll need to get a backup point guard.

The Bucks gave up 33 points in the fourth quarter in their loss to the New York Knicks. Even worse, they gave up 63 second-half points after leading 65-53 at halftime. With the lack of a floor general, it’s been hero ball on offense.

As a result, they rank 16th in the NBA with 25.3 fourth-quarter points per game.

With Dellavedova and Terry at point guard, they’ll need to look to add a third guy. Maybe the Milwaukee Bucks could look into trading Monroe for a scoring guard.

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