SI.com · Apr 18, 2019
Giannis, Bucks Using Pace-and-Space Blueprint to Demolish the Pistons
Mike Budenholzer helped Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks morph into an offensive powerhouse this season—and they haven’t shown any signs of showing down through two games in the playoffs.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s leap from All-Star to Monstar in 2019 represents the biggest difference in Milwaukee this season. But outside of the Greek Freak’s ascension, where can we credit the Bucks' rise from the No. 8 seed in 2017-18 to 60 wins and a 2–0 lead against the Pistons after Wednesday night's dismantling? The No. 1 seed out West blew a 31-point lead on Monday, yet Milwaukee continues to take care of business, relying on more than just their likely MVP.