A miserable loss to the Pacers ended Milwaukee’s season in the first round of the playoffs again and intensified speculation about Antetokounmpo’s future.

The Rockets find themselves on the cusp of championship contention. Their disruptive, dominant defense is camera-ready for basketball's biggest stage. Their competitive fire and the fight instilled under head coach Ime Udoka can keep sturdy legs beneath them through the final rounds of a heavyweight brawl.

Oddly enough, the Bucks find themselves in a similar position to Portland before it eventually traded Damian Lillard to ... Milwaukee.