The overall confrontation of the All-Star Game is not strong, and the stars are mainly relaxed and casual, except for the 4th quarter, which basically does not play on the court. In this case, it is very obvious to have a star pulling his crotch today. The star is the Bucks' second boss Middleton, Middleton played 20 minutes today and actually lost 7 of the 8 shots in the whole game, scoring 5 points while shooting less than 20%. And durant kept Middleton on the floor in the 4th quarter, and people were quite puzzled. Durant also failed to reverse the game in the 4th quarter.
Middleton got a lot of shooting chances in this game. Especially in the 4th quarter, with an inside monster like Embiid on the floor, the outside players should be able to get a lot of shooting opportunities. Middleton's 4th quarter shots were in the past, but he lost a lot. Middleton received a clever pass from Lamelo Ball on an offensive attack, and was about to dunk when he was caped by his teammate Alphabet Brother. Some fans say that the poor state of the All-Star Game may be a factor of luck. If you see this set of statistics, fans should realize that Middleton has been in really poor shape this season.
As the Bucks' second-in-command, Middleton has a comprehensive stat of close to 19+6+5 per game this season. Middleton has a stable ball-holding offensive ability, and also has a certain amount of defense and organization. But Middleton has been inefficient this season, shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 35.6 percent from three-point range. Last season, Middleton shot nearly 48 percent from the field and nearly 42 percent from three-point range. As the second in command, Middleton's offensive efficiency is absolutely unqualified.
What is the reason for Middleton's decline in form? It is mainly divided into two points. First, the intensity of the NBA confrontation this season is much higher than last season, the NBA has changed the rules in the offseason, and many foul actions referees will not blow. Middleton wasn't originally a top-notch player in athleticism, and being present was a technical stream. Therefore, in the face of a higher intensity of defense, Middleton's efficiency will naturally decline. His teammate Alphabet Brother has not decreased in efficiency this season, but has a strong body as a strong support. In the 4th quarter of this game, the confrontation is intense, and Middleton will be defended by the opponent even if he does not attack, and the consumption is naturally not low.
Second, Middleton's offensive structure has changed this season. Middleton's career-high three-point shooting per game this year is a career-high, and Middleton's career average three-point shooting rate is more than 39 percent, but his three-point shots are more of a targeted shot. Middleton's favorite shots are throwing and stopping shots near mid-range and close range, and After increasing the three-point shot, Middleton's three-point efficiency has not improved, and it seems that some watermelon has picked up the taste of sesame seeds.
Of course, Middleton's sluggish form is also related to age and the number of appearances. After all, he is not a young man in his 20s, Middleton is already in his 30s, and his physical function may have a downward trend. So with the help of All-Star Weekend Middleton should adjust himself as soon as possible. Use the All-Stars to get some breaks and prepare for half a season of games with the team. Middleton is the key to the team's defense of the title, he is the team's first possession point on the outside and an important singles point in key moments. If he's in a slump, the Bucks are likely to have no hope of defending their title this season. Dear readers, how do you evaluate Middleton's All-Star Game performance? Feel free to leave a comment in the comments section below the article.