Exploring three secret x-factors to help fuel the Milwaukee Bucks toward another championship run.
The Miami Heat took the longest route possible to the playoffs by losing to the Atlanta Hawks, 116-105 but ultimately beating the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in the final leg of the NBA Play-In Tournament. Either the Heat is warmed up or worn out.
The Heat and Milwaukee Bucks split their season series 2-2 with the away team winning in each matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton missed the first two matchups at home, and Giannis suffered an injury early in their third matchup.
These teams are very similar to each other: strong defensively and well coached; coach Mike Budenholzer vs. coach Erik Spoelstra should be an excellent matchup to monitor.
Let’s get into the more Buck-specific x-factors heading into their first-round matchup with the Heat.