MacMullan has been a trailblazer for women in sports media and established herself as one of the most respected NBA reporters during her 40-year career.
Typically, the first round of the playoffs is a walk for the top seeds but both the Bucks and Lakers losing reflects just how unpredictable things have become in the bubble.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves would be the eight invited clubs.