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NBA Power Rankings Week 21: Are the Philadelphia 76ers the best bet to win it all?

By Corey Rausch

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 13: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at American Airlines Arena on May 13, 2021 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 - MAY 13: Joel Embiid #21 and Ben Simmons #25 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at American Airlines Arena on May 13, 2021 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) /
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5. Milwaukee Bucks

Last Week: Lost to San Antonio Spurs 146-125, Beat Orlando Magic 114-102, Beat Indiana Pacers 142-133, Beat Miami Heat 122-108, Lost to Chicago Bulls 118-112

Over/Under Projection; Guess/Result: 43; Over; Right

Going into the first-round series this weekend the Milwaukee Bucks will say all the right things. This is a new year and the series last year does not matter. They are ready to take it one game at a time and are ready to get the job done. The issue is everyone remembers last season when the Bucks were unceremoniously dismissed in the second round by the Miami Heat and now they are facing them again this year. Is this a chance for revenge or for history to repeat itself?

The issue for the Bucks all season is that no matter what they did in the regular season, fans outside of Milwaukee were prone to saying it did not matter until they proved it in the playoffs. Such is the cross elite teams bear. The core of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday is elite and should be able to win a title. This is a better team than they were a season ago and Mike Budenholzer showed signs this season of being adapt and try things rather than sticking to the formula to a fault.

But what if in the toughest moments they revert to what they were a season ago. This series is must-watch television from a drama perspective. The Bucks are the more talented team and have the chance to prove they are better.