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Bucks Biggest Goal For Remainder of Season Revealed
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As the Milwaukee Bucks approach the final stretch of the regular season, their biggest goal for the remainder of the year is clear: secure home-court advantage for the playoffs.

With only about 20 games left in the regular season, the Bucks are currently sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, but the margin for error is razor-thin. They are just one game ahead of the Indiana Pacers, who are breathing down their necks in fifth place, making the race for home-court advantage a crucial battle.

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Eric Nehm of The Athletic revealed what the biggest goal should be for the Bucks down the stretch. That would be securing a top-four seed for the postseason.

Securing a spot in the top four of the Eastern Conference is essential for the Bucks as they prepare for the postseason.

The top four seeds in the playoffs are granted home-court advantage in the first round, providing a significant edge in what will be a highly competitive and challenging playoff field.

If the Bucks were to fall out of the top four, it would mark the first time in years that they would fail to secure home-court advantage, a critical factor in their playoff aspirations.

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The Bucks made significant roster changes at the trade deadline, adding new pieces to their lineup, which has given them a fresh look for the final stretch of the season.

However, the time to gel as a team is limited, and they need to strike the right balance between offense and defense to ensure they can compete with the best teams in the East. The team has shown signs of improvement, winning 10 of their last 13 games, but the competition is fierce, with teams like the Pacers and even the Detroit Pistons on the rise.

For Milwaukee, the goal is not just to coast into the playoffs but to enter with the advantage of home court, where they can lean on the energy of their fans and their strong home-court record.

With the playoffs fast approaching, the Bucks’ success over the next few weeks will hinge on their ability to maintain their strong form, integrate their new players effectively, and fend off the Pacers' challenge.

If they can secure that coveted fourth spot, they will ensure that their postseason journey starts in the familiar confines of Fiserv Forum—an essential advantage in their pursuit of an NBA title.

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This article first appeared on Milwaukee Bucks on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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