Statistics don't always tell the entire story in sports, but they can be indicators of what's going on with a particular team.
Take a look at a few numbers that offer lots of proof that there is a buzz, not just in Milwaukee but around the league, about this edition of the Bucks.
Last year the Bucks ranked 27th, next to last, in attendance on the road. Nobody in any city wanted to come out and see this team. So far this season the Bucks have the ninth-best road attendance. Basketball fans in 27 other cities want to see this team.
The Bucks have also increased their average attendance at home by about 1,500 per game. There is room to go, but it's not a bad jump.
And finally, last year the Bucks' winning percentage was .183. This year their winning percentage is .549.
They'll try to increase that tonight against the Brooklyn Nets at the BMO Harris Bradley Center.
I'm just sayin'.
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