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Milwaukee Bucks: 3 bold predictions for rest of NBA season

By Brian Sampson

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks works the sidelines while playing the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 11: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks works the sidelines while playing the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center on November 11, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. 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 Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 17: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 17: Head coach Mike Budenholzer of the Milwaukee Bucks watches on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on October 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

3. Win 60 games

The Bucks currently have the best record in the entire NBA at 41-14. They hold a one-game lead over the Raptors for the top spot in the East and are 4.5 games ahead of the third-placed Indiana Pacers. Even better, Milwaukee hasn’t lost back-to-back games all season; something that will be tested when the Bucks take on the Chicago Bulls on Monday night following their loss to the Pelicans.

The 41 wins already guarantee Milwaukee won’t have a losing record this season and they can clinch a winning season with one more victory. In order for the Bucks to get to that magic number of 60 wins, they must go at least 19-8 down the stretch. That’s something that seems very doable.

The Bucks have only won 60 or more games four times in franchise history. The last time was in 1980-81 when they went 60-22 and lost in the Eastern Conference Finals. As noted by Bucks Film Room, Milwaukee would have to go 26-1 down the stretch in order to break the franchise record of 66 wins in a season. That seems unlikely, but the Bucks should easily be able to get to 60.

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