The Milwaukee Bucks move into a crucial stretch in their remaining schedule as they wrap up their season series against the neighboring Chicago Bulls on Monday.
The Bucks set off on their longest remaining road trip of the season beginning with this game, and in light of recent results elsewhere, it presents them with a significant opportunity.
Since returning from the All-Star break, three of the Bucks’ major rivals, the Raptors, Celtics and 76ers, have all dropped games.
As a result, Milwaukee’s lead at the top of the Eastern Conference has already extended, and the next week may offer further opportunity for the Bucks’ position to be strengthened.