Golden State Warriors: 3 takeaways from NBA Playoffs thus far

By Tony Pesta | Sep 22, 2020

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 20: Anthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates after shooting a three point basket to win the game over Denver Nuggets in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 20, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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2. Bucks are not legit

Heading into the playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks looked like an unstoppable force. The back-to-back MVP and first-time Defensive Player of the Year winner, Giannis Antetokounmpo, had brought the Bucks to a position of dominance over the league.

Surrounding Giannis was a supporting cast that seemed strong enough to get them over the hump. Veterans like Eric Bledsoe, George Hill, Kyle Korver, Wesley Matthews and Brook Lopez made up the roster while All-Star Khris Middleton put them over the top.

However, it didn’t take long for this potential dynasty to come crumbling down. Giannis was stifled by wall-defense for the second straight season as his Bucks lost 4-1 to Miami. Mike Budenholzer had no answer for the Heat and his team collapsed.

With little wiggle room to shake up the roster, the Bucks have no other choice but to run it back and hope for the best. This is great news for the rest of the league as the Bucks have already proven they don’t have what it takes to win a title. The Warriors can breathe a sigh of relief knowing the Bucks will be the same team they were last year.

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