Bucks Have Almost Perfect Record When Accomplishing Specific Feat

Milwaukee is tough to beat when it reaches this level.

Mar 1, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA: Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates with Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

The 36-28 Milwaukee Bucks sputtered to a 2-8 start in their first 10 games. Once it became clear that former three-time All-Star small forward Khris Middleton wasn't going to be close to returning to his prime form this season, Bucks brass made the difficult decision to offload him to the Washington Wizards in exchange for former Los Angeles Lakers champion combo forward Kyle Kuzma.

Milwaukee also flipped little-used swingman MarJon Beauchamp for former L.A. Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr.

Neither Porter nor Kuzma have been particularly adept 3-point shooters this season. Given that nine-time All-Star Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo also isn't exactly a floor spacer, their additions were expected to cramp Milwaukee's spacing.

But the team has been able to capitalize on their downhill game and athleticism.

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When the club's offense is firing on all cylinders, the Bucks are practically impossible to beat.

Per Milwaukee's X account, the Bucks have gone a whopping 23-1 when they have scored 120 or more points this season. Six of those instances happened after the trade deadline. Overall the Bucks have gone 9-5 since the deadline passed.

23-1 when scoring 120+ points. pic.twitter.com/ELUxH2F0bl

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 13, 2025

The Bucks have managed to turn their weakness (spacing) into a strength, emphasizing interior play while relying on Lillard (a 37.7 percent long range sniper, on 9.1 attempts a night), center Brook Lopez (a 36.6 percent 3-point shooter on 4.9 takes from distance), small forward Taurean Prince (a 44.9 percent sharpshooter from beyond the arc, on 4.2 looks a game) and shooting guard Gary Trent Jr. (a 41.7 percent 3-point marksman on 5.4 attempts per) for much of their shooting diet.

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The 6-foot-4 Porter, 24, is averaging 8.8 points on .518/.353/.821 shooting splits (that 3-point conversion rate arrives on a scant 1.3 triple tries a night), 3.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.2 steals a night. In his 14 healthy bouts (13 starts), the 6-foot-9 Kuzma, 29, is logging averages of 14.4 points while slashing .441/.306/.672, 7.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists a night.

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