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NBA prediction: The Milwaukee Bucks will get off to a rough start to the season

The Milwaukee Bucks may be on such a great high at the moment (and rightfully so) after Giannis Antetokounmpo elected to sign his supermax extension with the team last week, but I believe that this is the squad that might get off to a shaky start to the regular season.

The Bucks are integrating new pieces, specifically Jrue Holiday, and it will take time for this team to mesh. After a shortened offseason, it’s only natural for the Bucks to take time to develop chemistry and click as a unit.

Don’t get me wrong, Milwaukee will be a force to be reckoned with in the playoffs, they just won’t be that dominant team that we saw last year during the regular season. Though, if this team peaks at the right time, there’s no question that they’re going to be a true contender to come out of the East.