(LEARFIELD/WNFL) – The numbers tell the story.
Having Giannis Antetokounmpo back in the lineup is a big deal for the Bucks.
Milwaukee is 5-and-3 since his return.
His impact was confirmed in the game against the Denver Nuggets.
With Antetokounmpo playing, the Bucks outscored the Nuggets by 16 points in 33 minutes.
In the 15 minutes he sat on the bench, Denver outscored Milwaukee by 20.
The Bucks are up to number-21 in the latest power poll.
They take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Tuesday.
The Bucks are 17-22 overall and 6-4 in their last 10 games. Milwaukee is 9-9 at home and 8-13 on the road.
Minnesota, meanwhile, is 26-14 overall, 15-6 at home and 11-8 on the road. The Timberwolves are 6-4 in their last 10 games.
Minnesota averages 119.9 points per game while allowing 114.8.
Milwaukee scores 112.9 per games and allows 115.1.
The game can be heard beginning with the pre-game at 6:30 tonight on 99.7 and 101.9 WNFL.
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