Wesley Matthews

While Antetokounmpo outscored the Clippers in the fourth quarter, Jrue Holiday and Wes Matthews helped by putting the clamps on defense.

The vets shared time on the floor in the second half and helped the Bucks come back by playing simple basketball and getting simple buckets.

From missed open looks to turnovers to poor execution, the Bucks lost a game they had in their hands in Chicago.

Jrue Holiday and Wes Matthews were the first line of defense, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez the last in the Bucks' big road win.

Middleton was expected to miss the first few weeks of the regular season rehabbing an offseason wrist injury.

The Bucks center frustrated the Sixers' MVP candidate while Matthews, the veteran guard, was in the right place to be clutch late.

For mom, for dad, for a brother who passed away and because of the draft. Bucks players share their inspirations for their uniform digits.

The Bucks veteran adhered himself to the Warriors superstar all night long. And if Curry got free, the rest of the team was there to help.

'He is familiar with Coach Bud's system and our team. We're excited to have him back with us,' Bucks GM Jon Horst says.

Matthews got a game ball after a four-game absence, but will be continue to play going forward?

Matthews was born into the Lakers family while his dad played in L.A.

Former Marquette coach Buzz Williams: "Those guys competed at a high level to win ... I think that led to our success, that was why we won."

The depth of the roster has been a strength during the last two seasons, but who plays and who sits in the playoffs?

For the Bucks to win the title, each player in the starting lineup needs to prove something.

It would have a massive impact on the roster-building capabilities of Milwaukee.

While the season isn't officially over, these grades serve as a valuable look back.

The veteran guard learned his values and his basketball from his mom, a former Division I athlete at Wisconsin.

The Pacers' front office has to be smart and creative with its remaining cap space.