The Milwaukee Bucks have a lot going for them, and it’s hard to envision a team beating them in a best-of-seven series in the NBA playoffs. They may not be the contender for the championship, but they are a contender, a member of the highest-ranked tier of teams that are expected to make it the farthest.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is having yet another MVP-caliber season. Khris Middleton is an All-Star level wing who can score at all levels while running the offense capably. Jrue Holiday is an All-Star level guard who plays defense better than most people do anything while also hitting tough shots in clutch situations.