12.18.2019: The streak is over; did the loss to Mavericks reveal the areas where Bucks must improve?

The Milwaukee Bucks winning streak stopped at 18 heading into a highly intriguing regular-season showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Bucks beat reporter Matt Velazquez discusses the areas the Bucks could stand to improve, and what does Matt want to see against LeBron, AD and company as an indicator for what's to come in the playoffs? Does the Lakers game lose its juice now? Why is it so difficult to replace Eric Bledsoe? Should we be optimistic that the Bucks have won so many games without playing their self-described best, or nervous that they can't seem to find that consistent level?

Music intro: "Wide Eyes" by Chad Crouch, available at freemusicarchive.org and soundofpicture.com.