Milwaukee Bucks get ready to take on the New Orleans Pelicans tonight. They’re going for their 16th straight win this evening which would tie for the second-longest winning streak in Bucks history. Some people have bemoaned that the national media isn’t giving the Bucks’ credit. I do think that’s a little shortsighted. I know the Giannis to Knicks stuff happened yesterday, but there are multiple examples of people talking about the Bucks. On last night’s TNT broadcast, Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley both talked about how the Bucks look like a championship team.

While this is a short clip, it is important to see how people are looking at the Bucks right now. I’m fascinated by their matchups in the next two weeks. Weirdly, I wish we could fast forward the next three games. It is not that I’m looking past New Orleans, Memphis or Cleveland, rather the schedule gets fun starting next Monday. Mavericks, Lakers, Pacers, and Sixers will all provide great tests for Milwaukee. Barring something crazy, Bucks will be carrying an 18-game winning streak into the stretch of games.

Go Bucks Go.

Charlie.