Jerryd Bayless has been productive off the bench through the Bucks' first two playoff games.

Bayless has been productive off the bench through the Bucks' first two playoff games.

Analysis:

Bayless has been in a slump dating back to the All-Star break, and he entered the postseason shooting 30 percent over his last seven games. He posted eight points in 15 minutes in Game 1 and provided 11 points and five assists in 23 minutes in Monday's Game 2. With Michael Carter-Williams struggling, Bayless should continue to see a steady backup role, though the Bucks' run could be over in short order, as they find themselves down 2-0 heading into Thursday's Game 3.