Doc Rivers may not be the greatest strategist, but the Bucks have been playing much better defense lately under him than they did for Adrian Griffin.

Milwaukee has given up an average of only 97.2 points during its last five games. That would rank first in the NBA by a good nine points if computed out for the entire season.

The Clippers rank third in the NBA in 3-point shooting percentage. The Bucks' defensive strength is its perimeter defense. Milwaukee is sixth in 3-point defense. The Clippers would be averaging only 103.2 points in their last five games if you discount their 140-point game against the defenseless Wizards.

The Clippers are a top-10 defensive team and are coming off an 89-88 defensive slugfest road win against the Timberwolves on Sunday. The Clippers forced 15 Minnesota turnovers and held the Timberwolves to 38.8 percent shooting from the floor. The Clippers rank in the bottom 10 in terms of pace and that was with Russell Westbrook, who is out now. Doubtful the Clippers will want to play up-tempo against the Bucks especially without rest.