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          The Superstar Edge: Does 'best player' equal more playoff wins?

          Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks now hold home court advantage going into Game 3. Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images
          • Kevin Pelton, ESPN Senior WriterApr 20, 2017, 09:00 AM ET
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            • Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus series
            • Formerly a consultant with the Indiana Pacers
            • Developed WARP rating and SCHOENE system
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          One reason to believe the Milwaukee Bucks might have a chance to upset the Toronto Raptors in their first-round series, which continues with Game 3 Thursday night in Milwaukee, was that the Bucks have the best player in the series: All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.