Milwaukee Bucks continue to get right after their five-game losing streak. Milwaukee beat Minnesota with authority on Tuesday night. The Bucks won 139-112 in a dominating win. They looked like the offensive juggernaut we have all come to know and love throughout the years. This outcome surprised me even though Minnesota is one of the worst teams in the NBA. I thought the T-Wolves would play hard in this one and make it more challenging for the Bucks. Instead, Milwaukee came down with the hammer.

Player of the Game: Giannis Antetokounmpo – Yet again, Giannis put up MVP-style numbers. The Greek Freak is on an absolute tear. I’ve advocated that he should be considered for Eastern Conference Player of the Month, and he continues to build on that case. Karl-Anthony Towns is no match for the Greek Freak. Giannis finished the game with 37 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists. Antetokounmpo also went 10-for-13 from the free-throw line as he continues his hot shooting from the stripe.

Honorable Mention: Bryn Forbes – As Khris Middleton struggled last night, Bryn Forbes picked him up. The Bucks guard who hasn’t been shooting the ball that well of late snapped out of his mini funk. This is the first time that Forbes has reached five or more 3-pointers since two weeks Wednesday against Phoenix. Forbes has been a great addition to the Bucks-bench. When he is on fire, Milwaukee is really tough to beat.

One thing to wonder about: Is this offense fixed or just playing shitty defenses? – That is the real question, right? Milwaukee put 128 then 139 in the last two games. They looked incredible. Did the Bucks finally unlock how to use their offense without Jrue Holiday being there? Or are these defenses really bad, so, it made it easier on Milwaukee. New Orleans isn’t really a good test of this either. Los Angeles Clippers will be the best defense they’ve faced recently, but they’re even an average team in the category.

Next up: Milwaukee will welcome New Orleans on the revenge tour tomorrow night. It is a late one with the tip starting at 8:30p. Zion and Giannis will get together for the second time this season. The Bucks were destroyed by the Pelicans earlier this year. Milwaukee came out flat and they never recovered. Let’s hope it’s not the same outcome. New Orleans will be coming off a back-to-back as they’re playing Detroit tonight. Pels have lost five of their last seven.

Charlie.