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RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: Tim Wray
Date: April 13, 2017, 7:57 pm
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2. What was the biggest factor in the Bucks' 20-10 run into the
playoffs?
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: guest10
Date: April 13, 2017, 9:02 pm
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Obviously the return of Khris Middleton was a major factor in
the Bucks turnaround. Giving Giannis an elite shooter who can
create his own shot and take a primary offensive role while
Giannis sits was huge for the team. Malcolm Brogdon taking a
stranglehold on the starting point guard spot also propelled the
team to parts unknown. Brogdon proved this season that he is
both a quality defender in the league and a capable creator for
his teammates. Those two slotting into the starting lineup
definitely softened the blow for a team that lost a premier
talent in Jabari Parker. Plus, any team that has Giannis has a
chance to go on a run.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: LukasHarkins
Date: April 13, 2017, 9:24 pm
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The simple answer to me is Khris Middleton. Not only does he
provide another deep threat who can get his own shot and create
for others, but he is a great team player on both ends of the
floor. On the offensive end, he is willing to take (and make)
tough shots. In late-game or late-shot clock situations, he can
be a go-to-guy. On the defensive side of the ball, he is very
solid as an individual defender, but does so much more.
Middleton is a great defensive leader that encourages
communication and team defense. I think that during the run, the
team rallied around having Khris Middleton back and everybody
stepped up their game because of it.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: JordanTreske
Date: April 14, 2017, 1:25 am
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Not to be unoriginal here, but it has to be Khris Middleton for
me.
Considering the gravity of his injury, I kept my expectations
regarding Middleton low and given the state of the team upon his
return, I became increasingly nervous for the savior-like
addition I saw many fans and pundits were billing him as when
the Bucks were at their lowest in the season. But as we saw
after the All-Star break, that more or less happened as
Middleton quickly rounded into gear not long into his return to
the court, much to my surprise.
In a weird way, his struggles over the last few weeks have only
confirmed to me just how vital he quickly became to the Bucks
during their turnaround and from that perspective, it's
understandable why they came back down to Earth following a big
month of March.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: jayspanbauer
Date: April 14, 2017, 6:21 am
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The return of Khris Middleton provided a much needed spark for
Milwaukee. Perhaps ironically, that spark came in the form of
slowing down a frantic offense. Middleton's return saw the Bucks
slow their pace significantly, allowing Middleton to isolate and
do what he does best on offense. Middleton's recent struggles
show just how vital Middleton is for this Bucks team that
sometimes lacks an offensive punch - especially with Jabari
Parker sidelined due to injury.
Malcolm Brogdon's consistent and calming impact on the starting
lineup and in clutch situations should not be overlooked,
either. The savvy rookie continues to impress, and his on-court
relationship with Greg Monroe has been nothing short of amazing.
All credit to Monroe, aside, Brogdon seemed to get more out of
the Bucks' big man than anyone has seen before. Take note of
Monroe's performance down the stretch while Brogdon dealt with a
back injury; I don't necessarily think that's a coincidence.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: adamcoffman
Date: April 14, 2017, 10:01 am
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Stop me if you've heard this before, but I think Khris Middleton
was the biggest factor behind the Bucks' resurgence into the
playoffs this year. His ability to create shots and lead the
team was missing for the first half of the season, and getting
him back restored order to Milwaukee's rotation. Some of the
Bucks' victories were due to chance, what with their
unsustainable record in close games over the 20-10 run, but the
veteran players stepping up had a lot to do with that as well.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: lwallace
Date: April 14, 2017, 4:17 pm
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I mean what is it with all of these Khris Middleton answers? Is
that guy even good? Can we all be honest and just say that Steve
Novak was the problem? Okay, totally kidding. I'm sure Steve was
great, and the answer is totally Khris Middleton. He gives
Giannis more room to operate, and more importantly he just seems
to get everyone in the right spots on defense. I feel like the
Bucks are a more calm and composed team when he is on the floor.
If I had to give a second reason it would be the improvement of
Malcolm Brogdon.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: adammcgee
Date: April 14, 2017, 7:13 pm
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I don't think it was just Middleton, although he obviously
played a major role in the shift that the team underwent. I'd
attribute it to the team starting to believe again. The story
goes that Jason Kidd gave them their hardest workout of the
season just before the run kick started. Whatever happened, they
quickly regained a confidence and a swagger that they hadn't
really any right to maintain at that point, they played in a
more mature and measured style, and very importantly Kidd stayed
with consistent lineups and rotations as injuries meant he had
no other option. A young team needs the chance to build trust
and momentum, and in many ways the group as a whole was forced
into that spot.
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Re: RT10 - Question 2 - Bucks 20-10 Run
DIR By: JoeOsterndorf
Date: April 14, 2017, 10:54 pm
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The team figured out how to win close games, and Giannis was
helped out by Khris. When Khris was on, the Bucks won their
games. The Bucks were 14-2 when Khris shot over 45% this season.
When he shot under 45%, they were 5-8. It's a small sample size
due to his injury taking away much of the season, but Khris is a
real impact on the offensive end, and does a great job creating
for himself and teammates. He's also a plus defender, which the
player he effectively replaced, Jabari, wasn't. While it might
not be entirely accurate, I think there's something to be said
about Giannis being the star of the team and Khris being the
heart of it.
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