The Milwaukee Bucks have righted the ship after a rocky start but they still need to look for major upgrades at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Three thoughts on the Utah Jazz’s 125-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks from Salt Lake Tribune Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen.

Aside from the Cleveland Cavaliers, there hasn't been a team more dominant throughout the 2024-25 regular season to this point than the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Damian Lillard reached a career milestone in Sunday’s 123-109 win against the Philadelphia 76ers. While head coach Doc Rivers knows there’s room for improvement, Lillard scored his 22,000th career point. Damian is the 38th player in NBA history to reach this impressive feat, eighth among active players.

Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard tries to get past Portland Trail Blazers' Deandre Ayton during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP AP

As for the Bucks, they've won eight of their last 11 games and are continuing to do a great job of turning their season around despite their sputtering 2-8 start. Giannis Antetokounmpo has emphasized that the difference is simple: The team now trusts each other.

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Our Bucks vs Trail Blazers predictions expect a tight game as Milwaukee navigates the second half of a back-to-back.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points and Jalen Williams added 24 as the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder beat Portland 118-108 on Sunday to snap the Trail Blazers' season-high four-game winning streak.