 The Bucks won't be at full strength the rest of the season with the loss of guard Michael Redd. Of course, the Bucks were hardly at full strength before Redd suffered tears to the medial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. In fact, the Bucks have played half of their season already without the services of at least one of their Big Three: Richard Jefferson, Andrew Bogut or Redd. Prior to Redd's injury last Saturday night, Redd, Bogut and Jefferson were in the starting lineup together just 21 times in 48 games. The Bucks posted a 12-9 record in those 21 games. PACERS 107, BUCKS 99: The Bucks turned the ball over early and often in losing to the Pacers Wednesday night in Indianapolis. The Bucks committed six turnovers in the first quarter to fall behind 38-22. Then, in the fourth quarter, after pulling within 96-91, Charlie Villanueva and Ramon Sessions committed back-to-back turnovers, essentially squelching any hope for a comeback victory. The Bucks finished with 21 turnovers. Villanueva led the Bucks with 28 points. Richard Jefferson totaled 19 points and Sessions had 16 points. The Bucks also couldn't contain Pacers point guard T.J. Ford, who matched his career high with 34 points.
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Added: January 29, 2009
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