In today's game between the Bucks and the Heat, the Bucks' various buffs were triggered. First of all, Antetokounmpo's absence triggered Rivers' heroic buff, and the Bucks took the lead and won the game. Secondly, Antetokounmpo's absence also triggered the Bucks to lose one

In today’s game between Bucks and Heat , various buffs of the Bucks were triggered.

First of all, Antetokounmpo was absent, triggering Rivers' heroic buff in the remaining formation, and the Bucks took the lead and won the opponent. Secondly, Antetokounmpo's absence also triggered the Bucks' two-star loss, and the other played particularly well. Lillard hit four consecutive three-pointers in the opening game, and finally made 8 of 13 three-pointers, scoring 37 points, 3 rebounds and 12 assists.

When the Bucks led by 22 points, Lao Li's reversal buff was automatically triggered, and the Heat evened the 22-point difference in the final quarter. In the end, Rivers once again triggered the life-threatening buff. Role player AJ Green scored two three-pointers in a row. In addition, the Heat Rozier's buzzer beater timed out. Rivers once again passed the test in danger.

Unknowingly, the Bucks have won 5 consecutive games. With a record of 9 wins and 9 losses, the ranking has overtaken today's opponent, the Heat, and ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference. I have to say that the Eastern Conference is really flat. As long as the record is above 50%, it will be a stable playoff team.

In the last 8 games, the Bucks have 7 wins and 1 loss. Two weeks ago, the Bucks and 76 were the two big brothers in the East. Now that the Bucks are out of trouble, the 76ers are still struggling in the quagmire, looking at death.

Of course, in the last 8 games, the Bucks' schedule is relatively simple. The most powerful opponent is the Rockets . The other seven opponents are all brothers in the Eastern Conference, and there is no strength at all. Today's win against the Heat can be regarded as the most valuable victory in recent times. Antetokounmpo is away, Lillard has regained his hot form, and the team has withstood the pressure at critical moments.

Today's Lillard can be regarded as retrieving the usage instructions of the pioneer era. First, they shot a large number of unanswerable three-pointers one-on-one and changed the opponent's defensive lineup. The Heat had to double-team Lillard in subsequent games to create opportunities for other Bucks.

In the 4 games before today, Lillard made 8 of 33 three-pointers. Today Lillard hit 8 three-pointers in his first 11 three-pointers. Although the Bucks won the ball, everyone realized more clearly that Lillard and Antetokounmpo really could not achieve the effect of 1+1 greater than 2.

But for the current Bucks, thank God if the two people add up to 2. If the advantage pick-and-roll cannot bring out the characteristics of two people at the same time, then there is no need to insist on cooperation. Playing separately with the ball is also a solution.

Due to Lillard's three-point ability, he must be the one who needs to reduce the frequency of holding the ball to help Antetokounmpo open up space. Antetokounmpo's performance of playing alone for a team many times this season proves that he is still at the peak of his career, and Lillard, who has begun to decline, needs to play a supporting role.

Of course, Lillard will also have unlimited firing rights like before on nights like today, and he can also produce at his peak production. But in the long run, Lillard can no longer play like before. Coming to the Bucks is not Lillard's choice to extend his career.

Antetokounmpo's explosive personal status is the most important reason for the Bucks' northern expedition. He just won the Eastern Conference Player of the Week last week, averaging 32.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 7.3 assists during the 4-game winning streak. There is no need to go into details about how incomprehensible Antetokounmpo's game is. What is surprising is that Antetokounmpo has made huge progress in shooting this season.

html So far in the 4th season, Antetokounmpo has made 69 mid-range shots, shooting 47.8%. The mid-range shooting efficiency is second only to DeRozan in the league. For comparison, Booker made 63 mid-range shots before today's game, with a hit rate of 47.6%.

scored 59 points against the Pistons . Antetokounmpo scored almost 10 mid-range shots. Now he belongs to you if you dare to let him make a mid-range shot, he really dares to score. Even if he doesn't feel good, he dares to continue shooting, and his shooting confidence has been built up.

Joking aside, Rivers also contributed to the Bucks' winning streak. Move Trent out of the starting lineup and let him play sixth man. Trent's touch has been pretty good during this period. Of course, today's 1-for-9 is an exception.

At the same time, Andre Jackson Jr., who is younger and more active on the defensive end, was moved to the starting lineup, which increased the forward defensive vitality of the starting lineup. Jackson contributes on the defensive end, while AJ Green can continue to output on the offensive end.

aj-Green was an undrafted player in 2022, and he also worked his way up from a two-way contract with the Bucks. Rivers has achieved good results after reusing AJ Green. His three-point shooting rate so far this season is as high as 47.7%.

And almost all of his shots come from outside the three-point line, averaging 5.4 shots per game, 5.1 of which are three-pointers. AJ Green may be the purest three-point shooter in the league.

You can say that Rivers has a tough life. Of course, he always has a way to tap the potential in the existing lineup and dares to use new players. This is also the reason why he has always been very powerful in leading the remnant formation.

Next, the Bucks will play Wizards , Pistons and Eagles . I don't believe that the Bucks can still be beaten to death by me. This Northern Expedition should continue for a while.