Big Luo's steady offense can't hide the defensive disadvantage. The Bucks are behind the Nuggets at halftime

February 28th, the Milwaukee Bucks trailed the Denver Nuggets 54-57 at halftime. Although Brook Lopez performed well on the offensive end, he failed to effectively limit Nikola Jokic on the defensive end, which became the key factor for the Bucks' temporary lag .

In the first half of the game, Big Luo showed a comprehensive offensive means. Whether it was a strong attack inside or a long shot from the outside, he showed a good touch. Big Luo played for 18 minutes, 4 of 8 shots, including 1 of 3 three-pointers, and made 3 free throws from the free throw line, scoring 12 points. In addition, he also contributed 2 assists, effectively connecting the team's offense. However, despite Big Luo's good performance on the offensive end, the Bucks as a whole still trailed the Nuggets by 3 points.

The firepower of the offense failed to cover up his disadvantages on the defense. Facing Jokic's comprehensive offensive means, the defense seemed to be overwhelmed. Jokic relied on his excellent footwork under the basket and accurate mid-range and long-range shots to continuously tear apart the Bucks' defense and became the key figure for the Nuggets to lead at halftime.

Big Luo's plus-minus value is -2, reflecting the Bucks' greater pressure on the defensive end when he is on the court. Although Big Luo has tried his best to block and interfere, Jokic's comprehensive performance still makes it difficult for the Bucks' defense to cope.

In addition to the performance of Big Luo, the other Bucks players scored relatively evenly, but their offensive efficiency needs to be improved. On the defensive end, the Bucks need to adopt a more targeted defensive strategy against Jokic in the second half, such as reducing his efficiency through double-teaming or switching defense.

As for the Nuggets, Jokic continued to play steadily, constantly attacking the Bucks' defense with his accurate shooting and excellent organizational skills. In addition, other Nuggets players also played a smooth offense under the leadership of Jokic, making the Bucks unable to defend.

If the Bucks want to reverse the situation, they must make adjustments on the defensive end, especially in limiting Jokic. At the same time, Big Luo needs to continue to maintain a stable output on the offensive end to reduce the pressure on Antetokounmpo and Middleton.

In the second half of the game, whether the two sides can find a better balance on both offense and defense will directly determine the final outcome of the game.