We all remember the Bucks’ problems from last year when facing dynamic, offensively gifted guards. Jalen Brunson averaged 37.2 PPG the five times he played Milwaukee (including two 40-point nights), Tyrese Haliburton averaged 28 PPG on .532/.375/.909 in five regular season contests before Adrian Griffin’s firing (he had just 16 PPG on .435/.296/.857 in six playoff games) Donovan Mitchell averaged 30 PPG in four matchups, Tyrese Maxey averaged 28.3 PPG and 44% from deep in three, Cam Thomas dropped 45 on them, D’Angelo Russell even had 44. Young, athletic guards wreaked havoc on the Bucks last season, no matter who the coach was.
Progression to the mean: The Bucks’ perimeter defense
