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Eastern Conference playoffs preview – Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks

By Matthew Hallett

Dec 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) in the first quarter at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Peter Llewellyn-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Bucks and Raptors are set for an interesting first round of the NBA playoffs. Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
The Bucks and Raptors are set for an interesting first round of the NBA playoffs. Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /

With the regular season complete, the NBA Playoffs are now upon us. In the first round the Toronto Raptors will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in what will be an interesting contest.

The Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks played four games this regular season with the Raptors taking the series 3-1. This gives them a psychological  advantage going into their first round matchup in the NBA Playoffs

Regular Season Recap

Milwaukee hosted the first game on November 25. Toronto came out on top 105-99. Giannis Antetokoumnpo had a double double for the Bucks. DeRozan scored 26 for the Raptors.

Toronto hosted the second game which was played on December 12. The Raptors won the contest in a blowout 122-100. DeRozan and Antetokounmpo scored 30 each for their respective teams. The Toronto bench outscored the Milwaukee bench 50-26.

Toronto also hosted the third game on January 27 and had another large win, 102-86. Kyle Lowry scored 32 points for the home team. Jabari Parker had a double double for the visitors.

Milwaukee hosted the final game on March 4, securing their only win of the series 101-94 Khris Middleton played for the first time in the series scoring 24 points and Spencer Hawes was big off the bench with 16.

Projected Teams

Milwaukee Bucks

Likely Starters

Center: Thon Maker

Power Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Small Forward: Khris Middleton

Shooting Guard: Tony Snell

Point Guard: Malcolm Brogdon

Key Reserves: Matthew Dellavedova, Greg Monroe, Spencer Hawes

Toronto Raptors

Likely Starters

Center: Jonas Valanciunas

Power Forward: Serge Ibaka

Small Forward: DeMarre Carroll

Shooting Guard: DeMar DeRozan

Point Guard: Kyle Lowry

Key Reserves: P.J. Tucker, Norman Powell,Patrick Patterson, Cory Joseph.

Past Playoff History

These two teams have never met in the NBA Playoffs.

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