Ah yes, it turns out a game against the lowly Atlanta Hawks was the perfect remedy for massaging the wounds the Philadelphia 76ers inflicted against the Milwaukee Bucks on Christmas day. The Bucks have another chance to feel better against somewhat more formidable foe in the Orlando Magic.
Bucks Update
Amid the lingering frustration from the Philadelphia loss was the fact Giannis Antetokounmpo just couldn’t find his typical rhythm. That particular issue wasn’t helped in the 112-86 win over Atlanta given that Giannis sat for the game, but the rest of Milwaukee’s roster sure found their own rhythm in his absence.