The Milwaukee Bucks tip-off the 2019-20 season on the road against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. The matchup has all the makings of high profile game, as it features two MVP candidates leading teams with NBA Championship aspirations. The Bucks’ biggest challenge will be creating a game plan to slow down James Harden and his new co-pilot in Russell Westbrook.
Exactly how the Bucks defend the one-time MVP will be especially intriguing considering the defensive scheme they implemented last season. For those of you who’re unfamiliar, here’s a quick clip from their last contest:
Despite Harden bringing the ball up the middle of the floor, Eric Bledsoe concedes the entire right side of the court, giving Harden no other choice but to drive with his right hand.