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2012/13 NBA Team Rankings & Previews: #20 Milwaukee Bucks

Found October 01, 2012 on Hoops Manifesto:
PLAYERS: John Henson,  Doron Lamb
TEAMS: Milwaukee Bucks,  Cleveland Cavaliers,  Washington Wizards,  Toronto Raptors,  Sacramento Kings,  Phoenix Suns,  Houston Rockets,  Detroit Pistons,  Orlando Magic,  Charlotte Hornets,  New Orleans Pelicans
#20 - Milwaukee Bucks2011/12 Record: 31-35, no playoffs2012/13 Projected Record: 38-44, possible playoffs   Key Additions:Samuel Dalembert - CenterJohn Henson - Power Forward/CenterDoron Lamb - Shooting GuardKey Departures:Carlos Delfino - Shooting GuardShaun Livingston - Point GuardDepth Chart:Point Guard: Brandon Jennings, Beno UdrihShooting Guard: Monta Ellis, Doron LambSmall Forward: Mike Dunleavy, Luc Richard Mbah a MoutePower Forward: Ersan Ilyasova, Drew GoodenCenter: Samuel Dalembert, Ekpe UdohThe X Factor:Brandon JenningsJennings has shown steady growth over his three-year NBA career - can he make the next step this season and become an elite point guard?Summary:  There are few backcourts in the NBA as explosive as Milwaukee's combo of Brandon Jennings and Monta Ellis.  With Ersan Ilyasova improving year over year in the frontcourt, the Bucks are a real playoff threat in the East this season.NBA Preseason Power Rankings#21 - Cleveland Cavaliers#22 - N...
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