Two of the top teams in the Eastern Conference face off when the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks face off to open their season. e Two of the top The 76ers and Bucks kick off their seasons. Philadelphia finished third in the Eastern Conference last year while Milwaukee was the Eastern Conference’s best team. Things are not all wonderful in the City of Brotherly Love as James Harden will not be with the club to start the year as he is demanding a trade. The Bucks ranked 14th in scoring last season with 115.2 points scored per game and on the defensive end, they ranked third with just 110.9 points allowed per game. The Bucks made a big move in the offseason, picking up Damian Lillard for Jrue Holiday. Milwaukee’s offense ranked eighth in scoring at 116.9 points per game. On the defensive end, they gave up 113.3 points per game. They split their four-game series both straight up and against the spread last season. The Bucks have Middleton healthy to start the season, and with the addition of Lilliard, they have more than a 1-2 punch to go with Giannis. Without Harden, the 76ers will not be able to keep up with the Bucks the whole game.

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