This Stat Shows How Dominant The Bucks Have Been

• The Milwaukee Bucks easily outrank the rest of the NBA in multiple statistical categories, but the most glaring is their staggering 11.3 plus-minus, nearly four points higher than the next-best team (Los Angeles Lakers).

• Giannis Antetokounmpo has steadily improved each of the last handful of seasons, and this year he has progressed on both sides of the floor after an impeccable 2018-19 MVP season. He looks more and more like the best player on the planet with each passing month.

• Milwaukee's depth and coaching staff are nothing to sneeze at. Khris Middleton headlines Antetokounmpo's strong supporting cast, and Mike Budenholzer has reclaimed his status as one of the best coaches in the league. This squad may have it all—all they need is the Larry O'Brien Trophy.

• The Bucks are -167 to represent the Eastern Conference in the NBA Finals. They're +250 to win it all.

Getting Freaky

Although the 2017-18 MVP, James Harden, had been making a late-season push this year to challenge Giannis Antetokounmpo, the majority of the league still expects the Greek Freak to repeat. And there's no earthly reason to believe he doesn't deserve it.

Antetokounmpo averages 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game this season. He shoots 54.7 percent from the field, and has a ridiculous 31.6 PER. He has improved his three-point shooting from last season by 5.0 percent and has shown that he can hit clutch threes off the dribble, or kick it out to open shooters around him to keep defenses honest.

The truly amazing feature of his ever-growing game is the fact that, as his offensive dominance has continued to rise, he has developed into arguably the best defender in the game. A two-time All-Defensive selection, the Milwaukee star is posting a league-leading 4.1 defensive box plus-minus for the second season in a row, to go with his 7.4 offensive box plus-minus for a staggering (and league-leading) 11.5 overall box plus-minus. He also leads the league with a 96 defensive rating per 100 possessions.

Normally, guys with 37.4 usage rates--who can completely take over games with flawless drives to the hoop and powerful finishes--do not work tirelessly on their defensive abilities (cough, James Harden). Antetokounmpo has proven time and time again that he doesn't just want to be the best scorer on the planet—he wants to be the best complete basketball player on the planet, and he wants to win a ring.

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A Perfectly Assembled Supporting Cast

Of course, no squad can win it all on the back of just one guy. Antetokounmpo has been blessed, not only with a great supporting cast around him, but also with a phenomenal offensive architect in coach Mike Budenholzer.

A Gregg Popovich protege and two-time NBA Coach of the Year, 'Bud' has orchestrated Milwaukee's offense around their star beautifully. The way he utilizes the ball-handling of Antetokounmpo, as well as the floor-spacing of his shooters on the wings is a sight to behold. He schemes his offense to get the most return on investment of every player on the floor at all times.

The 'Robin' to Antetokounmpo's 'Batman', Khris Middleton has once again impressed this season, earning a second-straight trip to the NBA All-Star Game. His stardom has proved that Antetokounmpo no longer needs to float around the mid-thirties in minutes per game, like he did over the past three seasons. With Middleton's fully-matured game, Antetokounmpo now averages 30.9 minutes per game, the lowest since his rookie campaign.

It's easy to put your trust in the 28-year old Middleton, who has played all but one of his eight NBA seasons in a Bucks uniform (he was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in 2012 and played only 27 games with them). He's shooting 49.9 percent from the floor and 90.8 percent from the free-throw line this season, all while averaging 21.1 points and 6.2 rebounds per game. These numbers are all career-highs. He oozes confidence and always stays cool and collected under pressure.

Veteran guards George Hill and Kyle Korver are the three-point marksmen off the bench. The 34-year old Hill leads the league with his astronomical 48.0 percent three-point shooting, and the 38-year old Korver (41.5 percent this season and 42.9 percent over his career) ranks second only to Stephen Curry on the active three-point leaderboard.

The Bucks third-leading scorer, the ever-physical point guard Eric Bledsoe, always seems to be ready to go. He keeps the offense cruising when the team needs a boost and never shies away from an opportunity to draw contact. He highlights an impressive barrage of guards on this Bucks team, including quality role player Wesley Matthews, and serviceable backups Donte Divincenzo and Pat Connaughton.

Veteran center Brook Lopez may have come back down to earth this season from behind the three-point line, but he's still a dominant rim protector. His 2.4 blocks per game has ranked among the best in the league, and his size gives opposing teams headaches in the interior.

Budenholzer has a surprisingly deep roster behind his two All-Stars. He has 14 players averaging at least 13 minutes per game, and a whopping nine of them play above 18. This allows his squad to play with maximum energy and aggressiveness at all times, never letting opposing defenses catch their breath or slow down tempo.

The Numbers Don't Lie

The Bucks can back their outstanding record and individual player accolades up with some truly impressive team stats. They lead the league in plus-minus (11.3). They rank second in the league in field goal percentage (47.7%), first in field goals (43.5 per game), fifth in three-pointers (13.7 per game), first in rebounds (51.7 per game), and seventh in assists (25.9 per game). They are a powerhouse offense.

Defenses win championships, right? No problems here. This defense ranks third in blocks (6.0 per game), fifth in opponent points allowed per game (107.4), and are best in the league in opposing field goal percentage (41.3 percent). Despite opponents taking a league-leading 93.8 shots against them, their foes only manage to make 38.7 of them on average per contest against them (third-lowest).

The Bucks lead the league in wins (53), pace (105.0), defensive rating (101.9), and scoring (118.6), and they have the Most Valuable Player in the league and the reigning Coach of the Year on their team. The smart money is to go with the team that hasn't just won the most, but has also won the most handily. To make a few bucks this upcoming playoffs, pick Milwaukee to dominate the field.

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