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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 X-Factors for the Playoffs

By Brian Sampson

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks sits on the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 04: Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks sits on the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 04, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 25: Zach LaVi ne #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives between Nik ola Mirotic #41 and Brook L opez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center on February 25, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 25: Zach LaVi ne #8 of the Chicago Bulls drives between Nik ola Mirotic #41 and Brook L opez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks at the United Center on February 25, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

5. Nikola Mirotic

Mirotic was a great late-season addition for the Bucks. Milwaukee acquired him in a three-team trade from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Thon Maker (to the Detroit Pistons) and two second round picks.

He averaged 11.6 points in 14 games for Milwaukee and is now missing time due to a fractured left thumb. There’s hope he can return right at the end of the regular season. That should allow him a few games to rediscover his jumper and his feet ahead of the playoffs.

Mirotic is a terrific outside shooter and can really space the floor for the Bucks. He has DEEP range and isn’t afraid to launch it. In other words, he’s a great fit alongside Antetokounmpo. He averaged nearly 17 points per game with the Pelicans this season and can get hot in a hurry. If he can get healthy, he’ll certainly propel the Bucks in a couple of games this postseason.

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