Until Monday night, we did not see the Bucks Big Three all get on the same page. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a few big nights. The same goes for Khris Middleton. Eric Bledsoe battled back from his rib injury and had a shaky start yet there were some signs of life over the weekend. On Monday, Bucks Big Three had a combined 84 points leading them to another blowout victory against Minnesota Timberwolves, 134-106. Even with Minnesota missing Karl-Anthony Towns, Bucks kicking the shit out of the Timberwolves on their third game in four nights is impressive.

Player of the Game: Giannis Antetokounmpo – You could easily have selected Middleton or Bledsoe, but we’re rolling with Giannis. He is playing at MVP levels again. Giannis scored 34 points, 15 rebounds, and six assists. Minnesota struggled with the size of Giannis all game long. Antetokounmpo saw a weakness with Towns being out and took total advantage of it.

Honorable Mention: Eric Bledsoe – What a game from Bledsoe. I mentioned on Monday that Bledsoe had himself a great weekend that went under the radar. Bledsoe completely abused Jeff Teague, Shabazz Napier and anyone else who tried to guard him. Bledsoe scored 22 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He did this all in 24 minutes.

A Thing to watch: Donte DiVincenzo’s bench game continues to be strong – He probably should have made honorable mention and honestly, he would have if the Bucks Big Three didn’t wreck shit. DiVincenzo had 17 points and seven rebounds off the bench. Donte had a great three-game stretch for the Bucks. He scored 14-8-17 in the last three games. Donte added a spark off the bench for the Bucks. Don’t get hung up on him not starting, he’s a good bench guy.

A thing to be excited for: Rest before the west coast – Milwaukee has a difficult two-game stretch with Los Angeles and Utah this week. The fact, Milwaukee got to sit their guys down the stretch helps tremendously. Not one Bucks’ starter played over 30 minutes. One of the keys to Milwaukee’s season last year was all the rest Giannis and company gained due to blowouts.

Next up: Milwaukee gets ready for a big matchup with Los Angeles. It should be exciting at the Staples Center. As Kahwi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo go head-to-head for the first time since the Eastern Conference Finals. Trust me, Giannis will be playing with a purpose.

Charlie.