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#2 Milwaukee Bucks - Current Record: 1-1
The Milwaukee Bucks were among the favorites to advance from the East entering the 19-20 season, but have made a stuttering start to the new campaign. They opened with an impressive win over the Houston Rockets - a win which was fueled by no fewer than seven Bucks players contributing double figures - but followed it up with a meltdown loss to the Miami Heat.
The Bucks led by 21 points in the second half, although they eventually went on to lose in overtime to a Miami team that is still without Jimmy Butler. Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out for the second consecutive game, although the 24-year-old has upped his usage rate and is currently averaging a triple-double. Ultimately, the Bucks should be fine, although it remains to be seen if they can make the final step this season.
#1 Philadelphia 76ers - Current Record: 2-0
The Philadelphia 76ers are the favorites to emerge from the Eastern Conference, although there is still plenty of debate over whether Brett Brown's team has improved over the offseason. Evidently, we haven't seen enough of the current Sixers roster to end this debate, however, there is no doubting that they are still the team to beat in the East after two games.
The Sixers blew away the Boston Celtics during their first game of the season before following that result up with a win over a Detroit Pistons side that will be in the playoff mix come April. Al Horford has already demonstrated why Philadelphia poached him from the Celtics, while much of the supporting cast remains strong. Joel Embiid should also return from injury this week and it will take a lot for anyone in the East to catch a fully-fit Sixers team.
