Bucks Podcast: Bucks back to winning ways and some intriguing magazine articles featuring Giannis

Nov 19, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA;  Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Final Milwaukee Bucks 96, Oklahoma City Thunder 89. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (22) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Final Milwaukee Bucks 96, Oklahoma City Thunder 89. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

The Bucks returned to their winning ways, but what's with the consecutive big blown leads to backups? Podcast host JR Radcliffe and Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski look at Khris Middleton's return, a winning streak with some trepidation, and intriguing stories with Giannis at the center from unusual places: GQ and Rolling Stone. Is there Brook Lopez optimism? Plus: One Quick Buck who's been in the news recently and What's Making Jim Mad.

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JR Radcliffe can be reached at (262) 361-9141 or jradcliffe@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter at @JRRadcliffe.

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