Milwaukee Bucks found themselves on another losing streak. For Milwaukee, this has been more common than in other years. They were on a five-game one earlier this season. A three-game one on the start of their West Coast swing, and another three-game one. Two of those are due in part to the Bucks giving their starters a night off. It’s not because the team is bad. In fact, the team is better than people think. They’ve only lost nine games with their full roster. While they didn’t have their full roster on Sunday, it didn’t matter against Orlando. Milwaukee pulverized them from the start beating up the Magic, 124-87. It is one of Milwaukee’s largest wins of the season. Here are some takeaways.

1. Bucks could not miss from deep – Milwaukee finished the game 19-of-40 from three. They were making everything from beyond the arc. This Bucks’ team is actually one of their best from three, but it gets lost in the shuffle of the season. They can stroke it when given the opportunity. Bobby Portis led the way with four made three points. What’s crazy about last night’s shooting performance is if you take away Donte DiVecenzo’s night, Milwaukee is 18-for-34 from deep.

2. Khris Middleton had a get-right game – After taking a night off against Charlotte, it seemed that Middleton found himself again. He went 8-for-13 from the field with 21 points, eight rebounds, and six assists. He played really well tonight. After Middleton went into a slump for the last few games, he started to revive himself against the Magic. Minnesota is another get-right spot on Wednesday evening.

3. Bobby Portis continues to be a beast without Giannis Antetokounmpo – Bobby Portis will not win Sixth Man of the Year. That will go to Jordan Clarkson. He is a lock there. But Bobby Portis will get some votes. He’s been excellent in that role. He scored 16 points with 10 rebounds. Portis finished going 50% from the field yesterday. This is the fourth straight game where he had a double-double.

NEXT UP
Milwaukee takes on Minnesota on Wednesday evening as they continue their endless road trip (I know they went home for a game but it’s ridiculous). I guess that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in this one, and he will play against Atlanta. Minnesota has been scrappy at the home of late with wins against Chicago and New York plus took Boston to overtime recently.

Charlie.