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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 reasons they are NBA Finals’ contenders

By Brian Sampson

(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL – APRIL 23: Ersan Ilyasova #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 23, 2013 in Miami, Florida. 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 Ehrmann/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL – APRIL 23: Ersan Ilyasova #7 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on April 23, 2013 in Miami, Florida. 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 Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

4. New and improved bench

Throughout an 82-game season and the grueling schedule of the playoffs, a team’s bench is going to enter the equation on more than one occasion (that rhymed!). Even with Jabari Parker leading the second unit down the stretch last season, the Bucks weren’t able to consistently rely on their bench to get the job done.

That should change a little bit this season. Milwaukee added Ilyasova to help shore up the reserves. Ilyasova provides steady outside shooting and underrated defense. Milwaukee will also have one of Malcolm Brogdon and Tony Snell join the likes of Sterling Brown, DiVincenzo, Matthew Dellavedova, Pat Connaughton, John Henson and Thon Maker.

Although that unit doesn’t necessarily scare opposing teams, they have a diverse skillset and should be able to hold more than their own against opposing teams.

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