Before the NBA season started, some people thought the Milwaukee Bucks had a chance to make a run in the playoffs. Many predicted them to have 40 to 45 wins this year and some thought they had one of the most talented starting fives in the Eastern Conference.

Now that we are two weeks into the season, many people are changing their minds.

Injuries have been a killer so far, including starting small forward Bobby Simmons with an ankle injury and key power forward Charlie Villanueva to an elbow injury that could sideline him for four to six weeks.

What looked like such a promising young team to start the year has now turned into a team that has very little hope for success.

On the defensive side of the ball, Milwaukee has been allowing opponents to score at will, averaging 104 points per game. They have also been out rebounded by a league worst eight per game.

However, there have been a couple bright spots so far. Michael Redd is second in the league in scoring at 30.3 points per game, and had one of the best games in Bradley Center history last week, scoring an amazing 57 points in a loss. He also has stepped up as the leader for the youngest team in the NBA.

Something good might be able to come out of the injuries though. Some young players such as Ersan Ilyasova, who will replace Charlie Villanueva, will get important minutes and it should do nothing but help them develop faster.

Once everyone gets healthy, the Bucks still might have a shot at fulfilling those preseason predictions.

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