4. Milwaukee Bucks
After ending this regular season struggling to find consistency, the Milwaukee Bucks have a lot to prove. Vibes can’t be too low considering they finished near the top of the Eastern Conference standings, but their recent play has led to the team dropping from the second to third seed. Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with injury concerns and Damian Lillard has had a down year from what he is used to.
Not to mention that since parting with coach Adrian Griffin, the Bucks picked up Doc Rivers to fill that vacancy. Rivers does not have a good track record in the postseason over the last decade. Coming off a season where Milwaukee was eliminated from the eighth seed Miami Heat in the first round, this team is in desperate need of a bounce back run.
Let’s see if newly acquired Lillard can be the difference maker for them in a playoff setting.