The Milwaukee Bucks have improved their defense post All-Star break, holding elite teams to low shooting percentages.
The Bucks had impressive wins against the Minnesota Timberwolves and a depleted Philadelphia 76ers team.
The Bucks' intensity and determination have played a significant role in their recent success.
Their defense has been especially effective in the paint, forcing opponents into difficult shots.
While the Celtics have the best overall record in the NBA, the gap between them and the rest of the Eastern Conference is not as wide as it seems.