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NBA Power Rankings: Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks Are Legitimate Title Contenders

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The first weeks of the season are ripe for overreaction, with pseudo-contenders crowned and title favorites overly dissected. The latter certainly applied to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks prior to the past week. Malcolm Brogdon’s departure caused a near-panic, as did a pair of middling performances from Khris Middleton. Don’t fall into the trap. Nearly any team with Giannis will finish near the top of the East, and Milwaukee’s rotation remains as deep as any in the conference. After five wins in the last six games, all appears right in the Cream City.