NBA: Predicting the 5 Christmas Day games for the 2020-21 season

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Milwaukee Bucks @ Miami Heat

There is plenty of storylines to choose from in this matchup and will be led by what took place when these two teams faced off against each other in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Will this be another opportunity for Miami to sell itself to Giannis Antetokounmpo? Will the Milwaukee Bucks have a new-look to them?

How will the Miami Heat look? Will they be the team that makes the big trade (to improve its roster) this offseason? Plus, you can’t deny the star power that will be present in this matchup. Bam Adebayo is now a household name in the NBA and will once again face off against Giannis.

Don’t forget about Jimmy Butler, Tyler Herro, and Goran Dragic (assuming he re-signs with the team during the offseason). The Bucks will have a chip on its shoulder and have something to prove in this matchup. They could send a strong message to the Heat and the rest of the Eastern Conference with a strong performance in front of a national television audience.