NBA 2018-19: Eastern Conference Power Rankings Week 9

#2 Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks' Greek Freak

Finally, we see how good Giannis is in the right system. Under Mike Budenholzer's tutelage, Milwaukee has managed to overhaul its offense overnight. Coach Bud spaced the floor for Giannis, had shooters sit around the perimeter and gave Giannis the green light to do what he does best: average 26.6 points, 13.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game while also getting 1.3 steals and blocks on the defensive end.

Khris Middleton (17.4 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 3.2 apg), and Brook "Splash Mountain" Lopez (36.7 3PT%) have reinvigorated the side and the Bucks' long-armed, rangy defenders can close passing lanes, contain perimeter threats and get the offense going nicely.

The Bucks have won five of their last eight and the three losses came against the Knicks and Warriors and, most recently, Pacers. Milwaukee stands at 19-9 and holds the second seed in the conference. #StayFreaky, as Giannis would say.