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Milwaukee Bucks 5 most intriguing games in 2018-19

By Brian Sampson

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 10: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Atlanta Hawks looks on from the bench while playing the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on November 10, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 111-104. 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 Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – DECEMBER 12: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the hoop for two points during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on December 12, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI – DECEMBER 12: Jabari Parker #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the hoop for two points during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center on December 12, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /

3. Friday, Nov. 16 vs Bulls

This mid-November game is intriguing for a very different way than the first two games. Jabari Parker, the Bucks former second overall pick in 2014, moved on this summer and joined his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.

Parker began the offseason as a restricted free agent, meaning Milwaukee had the opportunity to match any offer he signed. However, it became clear very early on that the Bucks might be looking to go in a different direction. They immediately signed Ersan Ilyasova as soon as free agency began, eating into a lot of their available cap space for Parker. Eventually, they rescinded their tag, making Parker an unrestricted free agent just before he signed with the Bulls.

Chicago fans have always traveled well to Milwaukee, routinely taking over the arena. Hopefully, that can change in the Fiserv Forum, but it’s unlikely. Parker will look to extract revenge on the Bucks and will probably bring his hometown fans with him. Still, it will be exciting to see the Bucks put Parker and the Bulls in their place at the bottom of the division.

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