Not good on Friday vs. the Knicks for the Bucks but the arrow has still been pointing upwards, and other dynamics are at work at United Center. Simply, one team (Milwaukee) is intent on winning and the other (Chicago) apparently isn't. Though Giannis remains out, the Buckshave won 8 of 11, all minus the Greek Freak, and got a recent spark from the buyout market in high-usage ex-Nets G Cam Thomas, who has scored as many as 34 since joing Milwaukee. On the other hand, the Bulls waved the white flag at the trade deadline, rather than seek to push for another play-in spot and quick postseason exit, stripping most of the assets as the current skid has now reached eleven games. Play Bucks