Are the Bucks for real?




Brew Hoop Podcast: Milwaukee Bucks news, talk and analysis show

Summary: The Milwaukee Bucks are suddenly winning close games, Brandon Jennings is suddenly transforming into a distributor on offense and Monta Ellis is suddenly clutch. Is any of this sustainable? Where do the Bucks stand? These are the questions on the mind of every serious Bucks fan, because it's been tough to buy in so far this season. Milwaukee has oscillated between 'aggravatingly un-clutch' and 'just clutch enough' this season, and their resume is speckled with big comebacks and soul-crushing blown leads. It's true .500 team type stuff (hint: don't buy into any 'clutch' narratives). Yet here we are, with a playoff spot all but clinched in March and a string of strong games in the immediate past. It's a crazy situation for a team that's been pretty crazy all year. Our guy Alex Boeder covered the unpredictability of the Bucks over at the team website: From @alexboeder: Bucks have won 13 games after trailing by 10+ points and lost 12 games after leading by 10+ points. on.nba.com/BucksComeback — Steven von Horn (@StevevonHorn) March 4, 2013 We're all left to ponder whether it's time to buy in on this group or not. Can Jennings keep up his recent surge with assists? Will some of those tough shots from Monta finally start to fall at the right time? Can Jim Boylan find a way to maximize the value of J.J. Redick AND Mike Dunleavy while still finding minutes for the swag twins? Frank and I discussed all of these issues in the immediate aftermath of the win over the Jazz. Enjoy