With their playoff hopes dashed, the spotlight immediately turned to Giannis Antetokounmpo and his future with the Bucks. This devastating loss adds to a growing list of postseason disappointments, including three straight first-round exits.

NBA playoffs are heating up, but one of the biggest storylines has surprisingly emerged from the Milwaukee Bucks and their superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo. After a heartbreaking early exit at the hands of the Indiana Pacers,

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.