Fear the Deer – Milwaukee Bucks' Merry Christmas
December 24, 2019 23:00 MYT
The Milwaukee Bucks are the team to beat at Christmas time and it bodes well for their championship aspirations.
Led by reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks (27-4) top the NBA standings on Christmas Day, ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers (24-6).
Not since 1971 have the Bucks won a title – their only success so far since being founded in 1968.
However, the past three champions – the Toronto Raptors last season and Golden State Warriors in 2016-17 and 2017-18 – earned a ring having led when Santa Clause came to town.
Over the past 10 seasons, five teams who topped the league on Christmas went on to celebrate a championship, with the 2011-12 campaign not getting underway until December 25 due to a lockout.
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