NBA: Predicting the East playoffs at the midway point of the 17-18 season

NBA: Predicting the East playoff picture at the midway point of the 2017-18 season

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5. Milwaukee Bucks

Curent Seed: 6th

Record: 22-18

Games remaining vs .500 or better: 19

The Milwaukee Bucks have a ton of talent on their roster, but have yet to pull it all together this season. And some of that should be attributed to Jason Kidd, who has received some criticism over the last couple weeks.

Milwaukee has one of the five best players in the league, with Giannis Antetokounmpo continuing to make unprecedented strides.

As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Bucks will be looking to make an upgrade at the center position. If successful, the Bucks could once again be one of the most dangerous teams in the East playoffs.

Prediction: 5 seed

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