2018 NBA Power Rankings: Should the Houston Rockets be the favorites in the West?

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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15. Milwaukee Bucks (37-32)

The Milwaukee Bucks should be better. Looking at the talent that they have on their roster, led by the unicorns of all unicorns, Giannis Antetokounmpo, it’s hard to explain why the Bucks have struggled so much this season.

It was easy to paint Jason Kidd as the scapegoat, but now that he’s been fired, who are their fans blaming now?

The Bucks have lost seven of their last 10 games and are backing into the playoffs. Could they make some noise in the East? Possibly, but they’re too inconsistent to believe in them at this point.