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Milwaukee Bucks: Ranking potential first round opponents

By Brian Sampson

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks sitting on a gatorade cooler looks on prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 06, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 06: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks sitting on a gatorade cooler looks on prior to the start of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 06, 2021 in San Francisco, California. 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 Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 30: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat forces a jump ball with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on December 30, 2020 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 30: Andre Iguodala #28 of the Miami Heat forces a jump ball with Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena on December 30, 2020 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 Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

1. Miami Heat

It’s probably a lot of PTSD from last year, but a first-round matchup with the Miami Heat would be a disaster for the Bucks. Miami locked them down in the semi-finals in the bubble and put a hurt on this squad that led to some major changes in the offseason.

Don’t get me wrong. This Bucks’ squad is built differently from a year ago and the addition of Jrue Holiday is a factor that heavily sways the Bucks’ chances against Miami. Holiday would push head coach Mike Budenholzer to make changes in a timely fashion and not allow Miami to get comfortable on either end of the court. He also provides another serviceable defender for Jimmy Butler.

Miami still has a lot of offensive and defensive weapons they can employ masterfully to take down the Bucks for the second straight postseason. As it stands today, they are in seventh place and would take part in the play-in tournament. However, these are changing every day and they’re only a half-game away from having to face off with the Bucks in Round 1.

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