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Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Jockeying for respect in Eastern Conference battle

By Jordan Treske

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 06: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks sits on the bench during a game against the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum on February 06, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - FEBRUARY 06: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks sits on the bench during a game against the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum on February 06, 2019 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as we look at whether the Bucks are getting enough credit for their placement at the top of the Eastern Conference, and the league as a whole.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, we get some perspective regarding whether the Bucks are truly getting their due in the arms race simmering at the top of the Eastern Conference, Khris Middleton appears on Thursday’s edition of ESPN’s The Jump to start off his All-Star weekend and much more.

Holding the NBA’s best record into the All-Star break at 43-14, the Bucks have gone about their season with a quiet confidence as they have suffered very few missteps to this point in their campaign. While they have tinkered with their roster to optimize their core even further, there’s no question some of their East foes have made high profile additions that have stolen some of their glamour.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 2/14/19

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 takeaways from 106-97 win over Indiana Pacers (read here): Robby Cowles highlighted the three things that stood out in the Bucks’ comeback victory over the Indiana Pacers from Wednesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks: Player grades from 106-97 win over Indiana Pacers (read here): I handed out grades towards the Bucks’ individual performances, head coach Mike Budenholzer and what the Pacers had to offer in the Bucks’ 43rd victory of the season.

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That’s Pretty Interesting: Do Giannis Antetokounmpo’s scorching Bucks deserve more respect? (read here): CBS Sports’ James Herbert examined whether the Bucks are getting enough in the arms race that’s brewing at the top of the Eastern Conference between themselves, the Boston Celtics, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors.

Sitting atop the NBA, Bucks welcome opportunity to relax at the break (read here): Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel touched on the breather various Bucks players will get with the All-Star break, including those that will be at this year’s All-Star Game in Charlotte.

Khris Middleton hints at future w/ Bucks: ‘Why give up on something that’s been working?” (watch here): Bucks swingman Khris Middleton appeared on ESPN’s The Jump Thursday afternoon to tee off his first All-Star appearance and touched on topics such as how the Bucks view their chances against the league’s elite as well as his free agency this coming summer.

Next. Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo selects his All-Star team. dark

That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.

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