Not surprisingly, the back-and-forth affair came down to the wire, with the Raptors bending, but not quite breaking thanks to some game-changing plays on both ends from superstar Scottie Barnes, fuelling a big win. Some takeaways:

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If the Bucks entertained an offer from the Raptors, they would likely ask for Barnes first. He is about seven years younger than Antetokounmpo, who has dealt with injury issues in several seasons — including this year. Odds are Barnes will never approach Antetokounmpo’s excellence, but he’s cheaper, younger and healthier.