--F Ersan Ilyasova had averaged 19 points and eight rebounds in the last two games before finishing with just five points and three rebounds Wednesday night against the Hornets.

--C Dan Gadzuric is starting but he isn't getting starter-like minutes. Gadzuric started his fourth straight game in place of the injured Andrew Bogut Wednesday night against the Hornets and played only 12 minutes. In his previous three games as a starter, Gadzuric averaged 15 minutes.

--F Carlos Delfino is generally considered the Bucks' second-best perimeter shooter behind Michael Redd. But Delfino has struggled so far this season. He went 2-for-7 from the field against the Hornets Wednesday night and saw his field-goal percentage dip to 36 percent for the season.

MEDICAL WATCH:

--G Michael Redd (strained left patella tendon) returned to action Monday night against the Spurs and then played again Wednesday night against the Hornets after having missed nine straight games. Redd played 30 minutes against the Hornets, scoring nine points.

--F Luc Mbah a Moute (sprained left foot) is traveling with the team and is listed as day to day. He didn't play against the Spurs Monday night and sat out Wednesday's game against the Hornets.

--C Andrew Bogut (left leg strain and contusion) sat out his fourth straight game Wednesday night against the Hornets. Bogut isn't expected to return to action for about two weeks.

--F Joe Alexander (right hamstring tear) hasn't played in any preseason or regular-season games. He will likely be sidelined until early January.