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Behind the Bucks' Playoff Success

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Jimmy Butler (#21) of the Chicago Bulls blocks a shot by Khris Middleton (#22) of the Milwaukee Bucks during the first round of the 2015 NBA Playoffs in Chicago, Illinois.

It’s been a long time since the Milwaukee Bucks were the hottest ticket in town. A big crowd is expected tonight at the BMO Harris Bradley Center for the team’s biggest game of the year: Game 6 of their first round series.

The Bucks could have claimed victory just for making it to the 2015 NBA Playoffs. But in the first round against Chicago, they have two very real victories they can point to. Though, they still trail the Bulls, 3-to-2, in the best-of-seven series.

Milwaukee Magazine's Howie Magner offers a preview of the game and a look at what’s behind the Bucks’ playoff success: