With the mediocrity of the Milwaukee Bucks’ seeding games (hopefully) in the rearview mirror, we’re finally at the proving grounds once more following last year’s Playoff flameout. Myriad decisions and lingering questions are nearing a head, from eschewing a big-time contract for Malcolm Brogdon to the efficacy of Giannis Antetokounmpo’s commitment to finding a countermove after being somewhat stymied by Kawhi Leonard and co. The impending first round series with the Orlando Magic isn’t likely to provide the answers we’ve longed for all year, but the dearth of meaningful, high-leverage games this season brings outsized importance to contests with some semblance of stakes.
NBA Playoffs 2020: Four Factors to Watch in Bucks vs. Magic
