The Milwaukee Bucks (26-28) currently sit one game out of the Eastern Conference Playoffs as they visit the New York Knicks (19-35) tonight. Milwaukee has won 5 of their last 7 games including Saturday night holding off Charlotte 93-88. The Bobcats (27-27) currently own the final spot in the east.
The 8th spot is not the only spot in a realistic grasp for the Bucks; they also trail 7th seeded Miami by 1.5 games, 6th seeded Chicago by 2.5 games and even 5th seeded Toronto by 4.5 games. Before all that though, there is a long way to go as Head Coach Scott Skiles explains…
AUDIO: Scott Skiles says the playoffs are still a long way away :18
Milwaukee needs to continue to win the games they should. Their next 3-games are against teams that are not currently in playoff spots. That P-word remains the goal according to rookie guard Brandon Jennings…
AUDIO: Brandon Jennings says playoffs is the goal :13
The Bucks and Knicks are slated for a 6:30 tip tonight. Milwaukee has won both meetings this year with the Knicks.