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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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Jan 6, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2017; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Jabari  Parker Looks Like An Unstoppable Force

Power forward Jabari Parker is becoming more and more of a player for the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s looking like he’s ready to reach superstar status sooner rather than later.

In Parker’s third season in the NBA, he’s averaging 20.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He’s started in all 36 games for the Bucks this season. Parker is shooting 49.7 percent from the floor and his three-point shooting is much improved.

He is shooting 40.8 percent from behind the arc.

It’s been a good return so far for Parker since returning from a torn ACL that cut his rookie season short in 2014-15. He scored 31 points on 13-of-18 shooting, 4-for-7 from three in the team’s 119-94 win over the Detroit Pistons.

Parker nearly recorded a triple-double as well, recording nine rebounds and seven assists.

Even against the New York Knicks on Jan. 6, Parker played superbly. Parker and The Greek Freak combined for 50 points in the 116-111 loss. He was 10-for-18 from the floor and 4-for-6 from three, pouring in 25 points with five assists and four rebounds.

If the Milwaukee Bucks can get Parker and The Greek Freak to figure things out on the defensive end as they have on offense, things could get interesting in the Eastern Conference very soon.

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