Michael Redd has been outstanding this month for the Bucks. In 6 games this month Redd is averaging 38.3 minutes, 23.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game. If Redd starts to get more help on offense the Bucks will start winning more games…..but that’s a really big if.

Andrew Bogut is playing better around the basket this season and the Bucks are benefitting from that. Bogut has played in 13 games so far this season and he has averaged 31.2 minutes, 12.5 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.2 blocks per game. The Bucks need Bogut to stay healthy and keep playing good defense if they are to surprise this season.

With Michael Redd missing a big chunk of the season, the Bucks never had a chance. Redd played in 53 games last season and he averaged 38.4 minutes, 26.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He also shot the ball well from all over the basketball court. He hit 46.5% from the floor, 38.2% from 3-point range and 82.9% from the free throw line. If Redd is healthy for next year the Bucks will be a much, much better basketball team.

Redd’s career numbers are continuing to climb as he was buried on the Bucks bench early in his NBA career. Redd has played in 445 games in his NBA career and he has averaged 33.3 minutes, 20.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steal per game. He has always been a good shooter and that shows in his career percentages. He has hit 45.3% of his career field goals, 39.2% of his three-pointers and 85% of his free throws.

Lost in the rash of injuries the Bucks have suffered is how well Ruben Patterson has played the last couple of weeks. In his last 8 games, Patterson has averaged 17.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game. He also is shooting an impressive 52.4% from the floor in those games. Patterson has always been a decent player but he’s really playing well now that the Bucks are looking to him for offense.

Many thought that trading T.J. Ford to the Toronto Raptors was a risk because Maurice Williams has never really been the starter for a full season for the Bucks. But, he has been one of the best and most consistent players on the Bucks roster this season. Williams is averaging 18.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He also has shot very well for a guard this season as he’s hitting 45.2% of his shots from the floor, 33.1% from three-point range and 83.9% from the free throw line. He’s even stepping up his scoring more as of late with Michael Redd out and that’s really helped the Bucks out.

With the injuries to Maurice Williams, Michael Redd and Charlie Villanueva the Bucks needed someone to step up and give them more scoring. Andrew Bogut has been that guy for them. In his last 6 games, Bogut is averaging 16.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 1.2 blocked shots per game. He also is shooting an amazing 61.6% from the floor. Bogut is doing his best to keep the Bucks in the playoff hunt until the troops get healthy.

Ruben Patterson has really played well off the bench for the Bucks lately. Patterson has shot 60% from the floor and has averaged 15.8 points, 5.7 rebounds and 3.8 assists in his last 6 games. The Bucks are playing better on offense with Patterson providing firepower off the bench, so he will likely stay in that role even though he plays as much as a starter.

When the Bucks acquired Ruben Patterson in the off-season, they just wanted him to give the Bucks a little offense off the bench. But, he’s been much more than that. He’s starting at small forward for the Bucks since Bobby Simmons is out for the season. Patterson is averaging 13.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game so far this season. He’s shooting an amazing 58.7% from the floor this season. He needs to work on his free-throws as he’s just hitting 66.2% from the free-throw line this season and that needs to improve.

When the Bucks decided to trade T.J. Ford for Charlie Villanueva, they were taking a chance because Mo Williams had never really been a full-time starter. Maurice Williams has proved more than capable and he’s playing the best basketball of his career. Williams is averaging 15.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game so far this season. The Bucks need Williams to maintain this level of play the whole season if they are going to make the playoffs.

Michael Redd has been trying to carry the Bucks on his back so far this season. Redd is averaging 31.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game so far this season. Redd has been shooting the ball great from all over the court. Redd has hit 50.3% from the floor, 43.5% on 3-pointers, and 88.4% on free-throws so far this season.

Redd almost willed his team to victory against the Utah Jazz the other night when he scored 57 points. He’s one of the best players in the NBA.