Point Guard

Brandon Jennings vs. Rodney Stuckey

To be polite, I’ll just describe Stuckey’s performance against the Bucks point guards in the pre-season as dominant.  His size and strength posed an incredible challenge for both Jennings and Luke Ridnour. Stuckey is not a very good outside shooter, but is very adept at finishing in the lane.  Through two games Stuckey has attempted 14 free throws and will surely be looking to attack Jennings.  Jennings had a very strong opening game against the Sixers, but it will be important for him not to fall in love with the three point shot.  He was 2-5 Friday, but ultimately, he’ll have more success getting in the paint and dishing to the Bucks big men.

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There were times the Bucks looked sharp in Friday night’s loss to the Pistons, but most of the evening was a sloppy affair.  Before the game, Scott Skiles was asked if he’d coach Friday as if it were a regular season game, he said no and then really proved that point by going with some lineups throughout the game that will (hopefully) never be a consideration for the rest of the season.  In the first half there was a stretch with: Read more…