The Milwaukee Bucks limped out of the gate in Week 2, managing just one win against two losses, but it was enough to snag their first W of the season against their arch-rival Indiana Pacers. After that rivalry boost, though, they got smacked around by the Houston Rockets and Cleveland Cavaliers. Still, one guy absolutely popped off, reminding everyone why we watch this game.
Herro Is Balling Out When It Matters Most
Tyler Herro just nabbed his first Most Valuable Buck of the week, and honestly, it’s not even close. This dude was shooting efficiently in two out of three games, but it was his best-on-court explosion against the Pacers that sealed it: a monstrous 23 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists. We expected the shooting, sure, but the poise he showed is what really stands out. More importantly, when the Bucks were actually playing their best, Herro was right there leading the charge, driving them to their only win so far this season. That’s the kind of leadership you gotta love.
Where Did That Defense Go? And Who’s Our Sinner?
The Defensive Belt, which was supposed to be Kyle Kuzma’s to defend, is officially vacated. You just can’t hand out hardware when a team hasn’t stopped anyone all week, outside of that Pacers game. Myles Turner, who had some moments against Indiana, got absolutely mauled when they faced the Cavaliers. Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley combined for 52 points on an insane 23-for-32 shooting, hitting 72% in just 48 minutes! That’s just not acceptable.
And speaking of not good enough, Myles Turner finds himself in the Sinner’s corner this week. It’s tough to call him out, but he has simply not been good enough. Not even close. He looked a bit better against the Pacers to kick off the week, but even that performance, a six-point, nine-rebound, four-assist effort, actually serves to highlight just how underwhelming Turner has been for the Bucks. We need more, plain and simple.
The Plays That Had Us Screaming
Even with the ups and downs, we still had some moments that made us jump off the couch. Kasparas Jakučionis pulled off some wizardry: catching the ball off a swing from Kel’el Ware, he jabbed sideline to buy space and force the switch. Then he curled middle, hooked Larry Nance with a couple of dribbles, let the water settle, and then,BOOM,a left-handed spear pass right into the net. Pure poetry in motion.
And then, in the final moments of the week, Brayden Burries delivered an **INSANE POSTER DUNK** that was absolutely gravity-defying! Seriously, enough vertical to lift everyone’s spirits, no matter the score. That kind of stuff reminds you why you gotta keep watching.
The Bucks have some serious work to do, but with Herro stepping up and some highlight-reel plays showing what this team *can* do, you know fans are gonna be glued to see what happens next. You just gotta hope they tighten things up on D and let Herro keep leading the way.
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Originally reported by Brew Hoop.
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