The Milwaukee Bucks have known they’d be in the 2019 NBA playoffs since way back on March 1st. The only mystery surrounding them was which struggling Eastern Conference team they’d face in the first round. As for the Detroit Pistons, well, they found out they’d be in the playoffs following a victory on the final day of the regular season.
Beginning Sunday, the first and last teams to clinch playoffs spots tip off in the first round. As tempting as it may be to dismiss the 41-41 Pistons, the Bucks must take them seriously.