There are three key contributing factors to the Milwaukee Bucks’ current four-game win streak. If the playoffs were to start today, the Bucks would be the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference. That means they would have homecourt advantage in the first round.
Not so long ago, they were on the outside of the top four looking in, hoping to crack the barrier between starting the postseason at home versus starting on the road. With the help of their current hot streak, the team is back in the driver’s seat and in control of their own destiny. The third seed is theirs to lose and they have a realistic shot at finishing as high as second.
The Milwaukee Bucks are peaking at the right time. The team is on a four-game win streak and looks poised for another title run.
The reason all of this matters is that making it out of the Eastern Conference this year will be as hard as ever. Sure, the Brooklyn Nets don’t have a great record, but the return of Kevin Durant and the impending debut of Ben Simmons means they are a team no one wants to face in a seven-game series.
Joel Embiid is playing at an MVP level and he’s recently been joined by superstar James Harden. Not to mention, the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls are both dangerous as well. For Milwaukee, returning to the Finals will not be easy, but securing homecourt advantage in the first round will make the task less daunting.
Other than acquiring Serge Ibaka, Milwaukee has not made any major roster changes since the start of the season. With the same personnel on the floor that they’ve had all year, there must be another explanation as to why the team is playing some of its best basketball as of late. Let’s take a closer look at the reasons behind their current win streak.