NBA Power Rankings week 17: OKC Thunder and peers enter break
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Milwaukee Bucks:
Offense: (113.3) 3rd
Defense: (101.7) 1st
Net: (Plus +11.5) 1st
Results Week 17: (1-1) Won vs. Kings: 123-111, Lost vs Pacers: 111-118
Games Week 18: (2 games) Thurs at Detroit | Sat vs. 76ers
As the remainder of the season plays out the Bucks better hope they don’t have to face the 76ers in round two as that could present major issues for them and if they got by Philly presumably they would face one of the Raptors, Heat, Celtics or Pacers. Of those clubs, the Celtics feel like the easiest for them given their lack of frontcourt size although they are strong on both sides of the court.
Each of the Raptors, Heat, 76ers, and Pacers would offer their own unique set of issues for the Bucks. The Pacers possess an equally deep squad and arguably a much better backcourt. The Butler led Heat will be aggressive and tough with Bam Adebayo a tough opponent for Giannis to deal with.
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The 76ers have the size and Embiid who will be difficult for any of the Bucks to stop. And the Raptors Nick Nurse still has all the notes from last year to refer to along with the second-ranked defense in the Association.
If the playoffs began today, the Bucks would play the Orlando Magic in round one, and the winner of a 76ers – Heat first round series.
As for going after the Warriors record with the loss to the Pacers and increasingly difficult schedule it’s unlikely they get it but 70 is still well within reach.
The Bucks continue to be the class of the Association this season — so when throwing out these minor facts, please note it’s like looking for a needle in a haystack!
And I’d be remiss not to send congrats to Giannis for the birth of his son Liam and the two blocks on LeBron in the All-Star Game.
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That wraps up week 17 of the NBA Power Rankings. Where do you have the teams ranking in your listings? Let us know in the comments section.