Bucks’ Surge Comes With Sudden Rise at Defensive End

After a rocky 2-8 start to the season, the Milwaukee Bucks have begun to find their footing, winning six of their past seven games and climbing back into the No. 6 spot in the Eastern Conference.

With the season still young, their recent surge is a welcome sign that they might not be as far off as their early struggles suggested.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been nothing short of spectacular during this stretch. Averaging a career-high 32.4 points per game while shooting a blistering 61% from the field, he’s playing like an MVP candidate once again.

His ability to dominate in the paint and his improved shot-making have been crucial for the Bucks as they start to get back on track. But it’s not just Giannis carrying the load — Milwaukee’s defense has also stepped up.

Since the start of November, they rank in the top 10 in defensive efficiency, a major improvement after a rocky defensive start to the season.

Still, context is important. The Bucks’ win streak has come during a relatively soft stretch of their schedule, with some weaker opponents giving them a chance to build momentum.

Now, the real test begins. The true measure of whether this team is truly back to form will come in the coming weeks, as they face tougher competition.

Can they maintain their defensive intensity and continue to get the most out of Giannis? If they can, then the Bucks may very well be back on the path to playoff contention, and potentially even deeper aspirations.

For now, Milwaukee is cautiously optimistic, but the road ahead will reveal if they’re truly out of the woods.

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