NBA: One team every playoff favorite should want to avoid in the first round

Cleveland Cavaliers Dwane Casey (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON – MAY 05: Singer Drake looks on as Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors Dwane Casey shouts to his players as Drake looks on from his seat in the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 5, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON – MAY 05: Singer Drake looks on as Head Coach of the Toronto Raptors Dwane Casey shouts to his players as Drake looks on from his seat in the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre on May 5, 2017 in Toronto, Canada. 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 Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images) /

Toronto Raptors

Who they should want to avoid in the first round: Milwaukee Bucks 

Honestly, I could’ve put pretty much any team in the playoff hunt here. But that’s not because the Raptors haven’t looked impressive this season. It’s because of their recent playoff history, where they struggle against anyone.

The Bucks have given the Raptors fits in the playoffs before, and when healthy have the talent to push any team. Giannis Antetokoumpo is the type of player that can’t be stopped and Milwaukee has the length to bother opponents.

The Bucks are equally as unpredictable, though.