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An NBA MVP has a new best friend. A surprise squad is living in extremes. And a fancy move that has even more substance than flash.

Let’s open up the notebook to run through three trends that have caught my eye over the past week:

Milwaukee’s favorite duo

The Milwaukee Bucks looked in an obvious direction when they needed a win: Not just at their two-time MVP but also at the man who has helped unleash him.

Earlier this week, Giannis Antetokounmpo drained the biggest shot of his young season, a twisting turnaround buzzer-beater to down the rival Indiana Pacers. But before Antetokounmpo even made his move, AJ Green was there to free

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