Without a doubt, the Bucks will need all of their key pieces to be healthy to avoid yet another first-round exit in the NBA playoffs. Yes, that’s stating the obvious.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has zigged while the league has zagged. While the league as a whole is shooting more 3-pointers than ever before, Antetokounmpo has moved away from taking shots beyond the arc and focused on his strengths of getting to the rim and taking the midrange shots that present themselves when those driving lanes are cut off.

Giannis Antetokounmpo on Tuesday committed one of the cardinal sins of basketball. The Greek Freak and his Bucks led the Indiana Pacers 114-111 with just 3.9 seconds left at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis,