Milwaukee Clinches Playoff Spot Earlier Than Any Other Team in History

There is little doubt the Milwaukee Bucks is currently the best team in the NBA. For months, there has been speculation on whether or not they could reach 70-wins in the regular season, a historic milestone only accomplished by two teams since the league began. The Bucks are a deep roster led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is the overwhelming favorite to win back-to-back MVP, averaging 30 points, 13.6 rebounds, 5.8 assists, a steal, and a block in only 30.9 minutes per game. He leads the league in defensive rating and is on pace to record the highest PER in NBA history. As it stands now, a 70-win season is definitely within reach for them.

Just a couple of days ago, on February 23rd, after only playing 56 games, Milwaukee became the first team in the league this season to clinch a playoff berth, nearly two months before it's supposed to begin. This is the earliest any team has managed to achieve this feat in at least 15 years, beating the mark set by the 2016-17 Warriors, who clinched their playoff spot on February 25th, after playing 58 games.

At this rate, it is safe to say this year's Milwaukee Bucks squad will ultimately rank among the best all-time teams. They are a clear championship contender and the overwhelming favorite to win the Eastern Conference, despite their disappointing performance last year. Only time will tell how far they can carry this current success.