Bayless exploded for 26 points (8-15 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 4-7 FT) and played a game-high 47 minutes in Monday’s 103-96 win against the Nets.

After scoring 20 points combined in the first three games of the season, Bayless put the Bucks on his back to get Milwaukee in the win column. He got open looks all night off of great penetration from his wings. The Bucks’ bench isn’t very deep, so even after O.J. Mayo and Jabari Parker return, Bayless should take over the sixth-man role.