Scouting the Bucks

Any Scott Skiles coached team is always going to emphasize defense. Against the high-powered Lakers, a strong defensive effort is probably the Bucks only chance to win.

But Milwaukee is still a dangerous team. After treading water while leading scorer Michael Redd missed time with an ankle injury, the Bucks are relatively healthy for the first time this season. Center Andrew Bogut is averaging a double-double (11 points, 10.5 reboudns), veteran Richard Jefferson is chipping in 19.1 a night and forward Charlie Villanueva has had a very solid last two weeks. He had 23 points and 10 rebounds in Wednesday's win over the Bulls.