The game tonight between the Milwaukee Bucks (10-13) and Phoenix Suns (10-14) is a matchup of third place teams in their respected divisions.
The Bucks have dropped two in a row to the Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls after their emotional upset over the Miami Heat last week Wednesday. The Suns on the other hand come into Milwaukee on a two-game winning streak after upsetting the Atlanta Hawks last night.
Phoenix currently ranks 22nd in rebounds, 14th in assists and 20th in points and points allowed per game. Milwaukee ranks 25th in rebounds, 11th in assists, 16th in points and 15th in points allowed. On paper these teams are very similar with the Bucks having a slight edge in team statistics.
The real matchup to watch is between point guards Brandon Jennings and Steve Nash. Both players are having phenomenal years and must be credited for the success of their respected teams.
Jennings is averaging 19.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.70 steals in 23 games played this seaso...
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Ersan Ilyasova,
Channing Frye,
Robin Lopez
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks, Phoenix Suns, Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Atlanta Hawks
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