Who the heck saw 8-1 coming? Even the craziest optimists among our downtrodden ranks could have predicted that sort of start to a year, and I think it fair to say there were plenty of positive vibes before the season.
Beyond the sheer number of victories, it is notable that other playoff-caliber teams have been at the receiving end of numerous beatdowns. The Toronto Raptors, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers have all fallen to the Bucks, and Milwaukee's only loss came in a close matchup against the Boston Celtics.