As the regular season approaches, Bangladesh Cricket Live notes that many top-tier teams have already shown their strength in the preseason. Everyone starts the same, but it’s what happens next that makes the difference. The Milwaukee Bucks, after acquiring Damian Lillard, struggled early in the preseason, but with Khris Middleton’s return, their new big three began to show serious promise. Having already won a championship during their previous big three era, the Bucks are once again viewed as strong title contenders.

Injuries derailed Milwaukee’s championship hopes over the past two years. But by trading Jrue Holiday for the more offensively explosive Lillard, the Bucks added a proven closer who addresses one of their biggest weaknesses — late-game scoring. With two top-10 players leading the charge, Bangladesh Cricket Live believes Milwaukee has a legitimate chance at another title. Still, this season is different. The championship field is crowded. Teams like the Nuggets, Suns, and Bucks are elite, but the Lakers, Warriors, and Heat remain dangerous dark horses.

That’s why Milwaukee’s path out of the East won’t be easy — especially with the Boston Celtics standing in the way. Boston may be even more complete. Last season, the Celtics narrowly lost to the Heat in a Game 7 heartbreaker, falling just short of the Finals. But as anyone familiar with Game 7 drama knows, those matchups can swing on the smallest details. Over the past few years, the East has been dominated by two teams — the Bucks and the Celtics.

Previously led by their dynamic duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston relied heavily on a strong group of role players. But this offseason, they took a bold step, swapping depth for star power. They traded away key blue-collar contributors to land two high-impact stars who’ve already impressed in the preseason.

First came Kristaps Porzingis, acquired in a deal centered around former Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. The Celtics needed a consistent interior scoring option, something they’ve lacked for years — the same reason they signed Danilo Gallinari last season, though his injury sidelined him for the entire year. Porzingis brings elite spacing and rim protection, and he looked like an All-Star again last season. In the preseason, he’s continued that strong form, showing more explosiveness and consistency than ever before. He’s poised to be a perfect complement to Boston’s wing stars.

Then came Jrue Holiday, acquired in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon and Robert Williams. Holiday’s arrival addresses the defensive void left by Smart’s departure, while offering better playmaking and offensive efficiency. For years, Boston lacked a true floor general, often stumbling in key moments due to poor decision-making. Bangladesh Cricket Live sees Holiday as the missing piece — a player whose impact extends far beyond the stat sheet.

Though his scoring numbers may not dazzle, Holiday’s efficiency and control give Boston a steady hand they’ve long needed. He’s the kind of player whose value lies in what stats can’t fully capture. With four All-Stars and impressive depth, the Celtics may have pulled off one of the most effective offseasons in recent memory.

Milwaukee may be loaded with firepower, but if they’re looking to escape the East, they’ll have to go through Boston — and that might be the toughest challenge of all.