Milwaukee Bucks: 5 goals for 2019

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 21: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks takes a shot against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on December 21, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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1. Make the NBA Finals

At the beginning of the season, this was probably a pipe dream. Although the Bucks were talented, few some them as true contenders to the top Eastern Conference teams like the Toronto Raptors, Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers.

My, how quickly things have changed. Now the Bucks are one of the primary frontrunners and appear poised to at least make the Eastern Conference Finals. However, Milwaukee shouldn’t be satisfied with anything other than an appearance in the NBA Finals. Even then, the Bucks should believe they can hang with anyone and win it all.

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Before we get too far ahead of ourselves and talk about an NBA title, however, a simple goal of a deep playoff run is probably needed. After all, this is a team that hasn’t made it past the first round of the playoffs. That lack of experience might come into play down the road, but not before the Bucks do some damage first.