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Milwaukee Bucks: 5 Takeaways From First Week of NBA Season

By Brian Sampson

Nov 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) reacts after a collision with Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) reacts after a collision with Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits on the court after being fouled during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Beat Two Very Good Teams

Although there are concerns, we must also recognize the positives of the first week. Milwaukee’s two wins came over the Philadelphia 76ers and Miami Heat–two of the top five-to-six teams in the Eastern Conference.

The 76ers gave the Bucks their best shot with their full squad (they’ve since altered their roster a bit). They should finish in the top three to four spots of the East and could be a second-round or later playoff opponent for Milwaukee.

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The Heat, of course, beat the Bucks in the playoffs last year and advanced to the NBA Finals. They were without Bam Adebayo, but had everyone else healthy. Milwaukee looked good against both squads and showed they can beat very good teams every when they’re not at their best.

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