The Milwaukee Bucks will strive to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since October when they face off against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center this evening. Their last consecutive victories occurred from October 28-30, when they defeated both the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks at their home arena, Fiserv Forum. However, the team has struggled on the road, failing to win since November 10 in Dallas and currently on a five-game losing streak away from home.
Compounding the challenge for the Bucks, they are winless in their last seven games following a victory this season. The absence of their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, due to a right calf strain sustained on December 3 against Detroit, further complicates matters. This will mark the fourth consecutive game he misses, bringing his total absences to ten for this season. The Bucks have a record of 2-7 without Giannis on the court.
Tonight’s game is set for an early 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.
The Bucks’ injury report highlights additional absences: Taurean Prince is out due to neck surgery, while AJ Green is sidelined with a left AC joint sprain. In light of these injuries, the anticipated starting lineup for the Bucks includes guards Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr., forward Kyle Kuzma, and center Myles Turner.
Milwaukee enters this matchup as a 2.5-point favorite over Brooklyn, with the over/under line set at 219.5 points according to BetMGM. Fans will be looking to see if the Bucks can turn their fortunes around and claim consecutive wins, a feat that would bolster their confidence and potentially ignite a turnaround for the season.