The Milwaukee Bucks and theMiami Heatare in the middle of a first round series for the agesin the2023 NBA Playoffs. Though Giannis Antetokounmpo and his team looked as clear favorites being the No.1 seed in the East, Jimmy Butler has been spectacular.
The matchup has constantly changed because of injuries. Giannis Antetokounmpo missed two games because of back problems and Victor Oladipo suffered a torn patellar tendon in his leftknee. He’s out for the rest of the season.
So, the Bucksarrive to the playoffs with a great chance of winning their second NBA title in three years.Read here to find out what happens if Milwaukeelose to the Miami Heatin the first round.
NBA playoffs: What happens if the Buckslose against the Heat in the first round?
If the Buckslose to the Heatin the first round of the NBA playoffs, Milwaukeewill be officially eliminated in a major upset. Then, as the No.8seed in the East, Miamiwould advance to the Conference semifinals and their next rival would be the Cavaliersor the Knicks.
The series are currently 3-1 for Miami with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday, April 26. It’s a best-of-seven format. In case the Heatbeat the Bucks, there’s no other scenario for Miami. They would have to face the winner of what’s been a thrillingmatchup between Donovan Mitchelland Jalen Brunson.
Considering the Heatare the No.8seed in the Eastern Conference, theywould not havehome-field advantagein the next round. It doesn’t matter the rival, Cleveland or New York, Miamiwill only receive threeof seven games in the semifinals (if necessary).