Jan 10, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell (20) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports

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As the season ticks down the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves in the sixth seed, three games ahead of the ninth spot as the race for the Eastern Conference’s last three Playoff places continues to be as hotly contested as ever.

As well as the Bucks, Miami, Brooklyn, Indiana, Boston and Charlotte all still have aspirations of squeezing their way into the post-season.

That means every win that Milwaukee can now pick up is more vital than ever, and tonight’s game has some added significance on top of that.

With the Chicago Bulls currently sitting in the number three spot, could this be a preview of a first round Playoff series?

Ahead of the action, we spoke to Chicago Bulls writer Kelly Scaletta about their season so far, his thoughts on the Bucks, and the game’s key matchups.

Kelly writes about the NBA as a featured columnist for Bleacher Report, with a particular focus on the Bulls. He also contributes over at BBallBreakdown and Vantage Sports. You can follow him on Twitter at: @KellyScaletta.

Let’s take a look at what he had to say.