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NBA Power Rankings: The Regular Season Begins

By Gerald Bourguet

Oct 20, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) prepares to shoot over Cleveland Cavaliers forwards LeBron James (23) and Kevin Love (0) at Value City Arena. Cleveland won the game 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 20, 2014; Columbus, OH, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) prepares to shoot over Cleveland Cavaliers forwards LeBron James (23) and Kevin Love (0) at Value City Arena. Cleveland won the game 107-98. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd talks with guard Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Minnesota won 110-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

28. team. 89. There’s a good chance the Bucks turn some heads in 2014-15 under new head coach Jason Kidd, but this roster is still a bit of a mess and I can’t put them any higher until I see a more assertive Giannis Antetokounmpo. Jabari Parker will likely run away with the Rookie of the Year award because of the immediate opportunity he has to be the team’s No. 1 scoring option, but will all these intriguing individual parts be able to come together? <p> </p> <p>The Bucks are depending on O.J. Mayo to stay in shape. They need the Greek Freak to make a run at that Most Improved Player of the Year award. They’re hoping Brandon Knight won’t shoot the ball so much, or at the very least make more of those shots if he’s going to keep taking them. And they’re going to need a bounce-back season from LARRY SANDERS!, who was only Larry Sanders last season. It seems like a lot to ask from a team that won 15 games last year.</p>. --. Previous: . Milwaukee Bucks

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