It was an inauspicious but endlessly intriguing start for team all-length, as the Bucks finally mobilized their lengthy leviathan in Evansville on Wednesday night.
With Dellavedova a healthy scratch for rest, Jason Kidd unveiled a starting lineup with John Henson, Malcolm Brogdon and Thon Maker alongside the Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jabari Parker — about 36 feet of collective wingspan for those scoring at home. But after Giannis helped the Wingspan Clan stake the Bucks to an early 21-20 lead, everything went sideways quickly. Rodney Stuckey and the Pacers reserve keyed an absurd 41-6 Indy run to give them a commanding 62-31 at the half, ultimately dealing the Bucks their first preseason loss, 101-83.