SLT picked them #1 in the central? Yikes.. you have to think Detroit wins again, no?

I am willing to take back my topic, this team will not be worst in league. By not starting CV who never say a shot he doesn't like, and plays D like a bull fighter, this team is much improved. Add to that Mike Redd the hung-go supreme is injured and the Bucks have what I never expected, players competing as a team. Fouls and low shooting percentage will continue to hurt this team but it's nice to see the improvement. Scott Skiles is impressive.

this team is very formidable. Could be a playoff team.

When you're traded to Milwaukee it seems like the end, that's for sure.

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Originally posted by Johnny Boy:

Jefferson, end of his career, was top player and some nights will produce but not taking them to the playoffs.

End of his career? He's only 28. You're reaching here......

Ha Ha! The Bucks stink.

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this team is very formidable. Could be a playoff team.

they are 10-15, and after the schedule they faced... they still have a good chance to be a playoff team.

Very impressive win last night in Miami. Played some tough defense ....Redd did a very nice job hounding Wade. This team is well coached.(can you say that about a Bucks team !!!???)

They looked good last night. Couple days before they lost 3 in a row. Playoffs? Let me see them go 15-5 over next 20 then I'll believe.

Absolutely this could be a playoff team in the East

Milwaukee has played 18 road games compared to 10 home games. There isn't a team in the East that has done that, so their 12-16 record isn't too shabby. That puts them within a game or two of the 8 slot in the East, and to be honest, once you get past Boston, Cleveland, Orlando, and probably Detroit the rest of the conference is up for grabs.

Their next 15 games or so the schedule opens up quite a bit despite having to play Utah and SA and Dallas and Detroit. If they can win 2/3 of those games (which is realistic considering who they play) they will be back over .500 and in playoff position.

Big win last night from your soon to be playoff bound Milwaukee Bucks

I'm starting to get excited about this team. Perhaps Skiles has their attention. Three in a row against any competition (5 of last 6) is something for the Bucks to build on. Hoping more home games translates into a winning record.

I was at the BC again last night... hell of a game to watch. They seem to get out to a lead against teams... or they get behind by alot then come back. It's usually never in between.


Another win = closer to the playoffs in 08-09'

Amazing

Utah had some guys (i.e. Boozer) banged up but that is still an impressive win.

It's also encouraging when you consider they shot like 35% for the game and still almost won by double digits.

Defense is in the upper half this season for fga and 3pt fga. PPG is down too.

Scoring is about league average... and this translates into good basketball.


Give this team a little more time to mesh and I think they could make an upper seeded team sweat in the playoffs.

Exactly

In the last several years Milwaukee was one of the worst teams in the league in FG percentage allowed and points allowed.

Sure, they might not be scoring as much but who cares? This is more of a winning formula

I think redd is a valuable player... just not a star. This team needs one. I they have to trade Redd to get one, so be it.

I really like the difference that the secondary players this year are making. Mbah Moute has been a great addition. Sessions picked right up where he left off. Ridnour has been a pleasant surprise. Even gadzuric is contributing.

But Jefferson at the SF position is the biggest difference. He can slash, get gets to the line, and plays solid perimter D.

On a side note, Jefferson's former team has looked a lot better this year, too- and the main reason is Devin Harris. What a difference a team makes for THAT kid!

New Jersey looks a lot better? Really?

Harris is playing well but I see NJ as a .500 team. They will probably compete for a playoff spot but that's about it.

Redd out for the season? Chance for Joe Alexander or Charlie V to step up.

Don't look now but the lottery is right around the corner.

... wanna bet?