During the month of December, the Bucks have the 3rd best Defensive Rating (101.4) in the NBA, despite opponents shooting 43.5% on wide-open 3s (LA 37.9%), 50% on wide-open long 2s (LA 44.4%) and opposing Centers shooting 39.6% from 3 (LA 35.3%).

A few reasons:

— Dean Maniatt (@AllTheBucks) December 29, 2018