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Best bet to make the NBA Finals – Milwaukee Bucks

With better storylines throughout the NBA, the Bucks have once again flown under the radar as the league’s focused on some of the game’s moving stars. Milwaukee once again fields one of the most cohesive team’s around the league and enters with more than enough playoff experience to match any of its upcoming opponents. With MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo at full health, and the team’s key pieces all returning back to action, the Bucks are arguably the safest bet to return to the Finals if they can overcome the play of some of the Eastern Conference’s top contenders.