A defensive-minded player, Jericho Sims was scoreless in his first two games with the Bucks, but a big dunk Sunday could be a boost to his confidence.

The fairly raw Sims, acquired from the New York Knicks in a minor move earlier this month, was expected to be something of a fringe rotation piece, a big body the Bucks could throw out during specific situations to draw fouls.

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun (28) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks' Jericho Sims during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J.

Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers had very high praise for new big man Jericho Sims, acquired at the trade deadline from the New York Knicks. “Jericho is a super athlete, you know, reminds me of a DeAndre Jordan type of athlete,

A defensive-minded player, Jericho Sims was scoreless in his first two games with the Bucks, but a big dunk Sunday could be a boost to his confidence.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks talks with head ... [+] coach Doc Rivers in the first quarter of the championship game of the Emirates NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at T-Mobile Arena on December 17,

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