The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for their matchup against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center this evening, looking to secure back-to-back victories for the first time since late October. Their last consecutive wins came on October 28 and 30 when they defeated the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks at home. Since then, the Bucks have struggled, particularly on the road, where they have not won since November 10 in Dallas, culminating in a five-game losing streak away from home.
The team faces significant challenges, particularly with the absence of their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is sidelined due to a right calf strain sustained on December 3 against the Detroit Pistons. This game in Brooklyn marks the fourth consecutive absence for Antetokounmpo and his tenth missed game overall this season. The Bucks have recorded a 2-7 record in games without him, highlighting the impact of his injury on the team’s performance.
The game is scheduled to tip off at 5 p.m. and will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, featuring commentary from Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson, and Melanie Ricks.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks are also without Taurean Prince, who is recovering from neck surgery, and AJ Green, who is dealing with a left AC joint sprain. The probable starting lineup for the Bucks includes guards Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr., forward Kyle Kuzma, and center Myles Turner.
The Bucks head into the matchup as a 2.5-point favorite, with the over/under set at 219.5 points according to BetMGM. As they strive to regain their momentum, fans will be watching closely to see if Milwaukee can rise to the occasion despite the challenges ahead.