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The big reason Griffin was fired in Milwaukee was the Bucks' lackluster defense. And that remains an issue. The Bucks are allowing 119.3 points per game, the eighth most in the NBA, and guards have been the main source of the defensive woes.
Poor guard defense has allowed opposing point guards to average the fourth most points in the NBA. Point guards are putting up 26.8 points per outing against Milwaukee, and only the Detroit Pistons, San Antonio Spurs, and Brooklyn Nets are giving up more. The Bucks have also permitted point guards to average 6.4 rebounds and 8.7 assists per game.
That gives Jamal Murray a favorable matchup against this defense, and he's returned to his pre-injury form this season. The Canadian is averaging 20.9 points per game, 6.6 assists, and four rebounds while shooting a career-high 41.2% from three. He's been particularly impressive over his last 24 games while averaging 22.5 points per game, 7.2 assists, and 4.4 rebounds. He's produced at least 35 points, assists, and rebounds 12 times over that span.