THE Milwaukee Bucks wish to win their third straight recreation and for the sixth time of their final seven tonight at Fiserv Discussion board as they host the Toronto Raptors draft sure for the NBA lottery.
The Bucks (22-17) began this profitable streak in Toronto on January 6 with a 128-104 victory wherein Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double.
Toronto (10-31), nevertheless, has gained two in a row, beating the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics.
Is Giannis taking part in?
Sure. THE MVP candidate is offered to play regardless of managing ache in his proper knee, current since coaching camp.
Khris Middleton finds his rhythm off the bench
When the Bucks final performed in Toronto on Jan. 6, Khris Middleton went from possible to taking part in in a single afternoon after not taking part within the penalty shootout — and the the group determined he would return coming off the bench whereas he was on a one-minute restriction following low season surgical procedures on each ankles.
After a 2-for-7 efficiency in 21 minutes in his return to a reserve position on January 8, Middleton averaged 13.7 factors (on 63% capturing), 5.0 assists and 1.7 steals in simply 22 minutes per recreation in his final recreation. three competitions.
“I imply, staying on the trail — attempting to at the very least keep on the trail — there’s nonetheless an extended option to go like I at all times mentioned,” Middleton mentioned after the win over Orlando on Wednesday night time. “However I’m simply completely satisfied to play.”
He shook his head when requested if it actually mattered which participant mixtures he was with.
“I simply must be on the sector, be on the sector and play, that’s it,” he mentioned. “It’s that straightforward.”
After the sport in Orlando on January 10, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers mentioned minutes had been assured to anybody in reference to Middleton closing out the sport in opposition to the Magic, however that he loved the sport. He performed 25 minutes in opposition to New York, then 21 minutes in opposition to Orlando in a blowout.
“He’s beginning to discover his rhythm — and extra importantly, he’s beginning to discover his rhythm with this unit,” Rivers mentioned after Wednesday’s recreation. “And so they’re beginning to discover their rhythm with him. You may see the bonuses. He is available in, he will get the ball a number of instances now so he can get right into a rhythm. It has been actually good.”
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Gary Trent Jr. is again, Andre Jackson Jr. is out for the Bucks
The Bucks will commerce capturing guards in opposition to the Raptors, as Gary Trent Jr. returns after lacking three video games with a left hip flexor pressure whereas Andre Jackson Jr. is out with a hip bruise. he suffered on the finish of the primary half on Wednesday in opposition to Orlando.
“We’re good, we’re coming again,” Trent mentioned throughout the penalty shootout when requested in regards to the damage which noticed him miss three video games. “It should be an ideal day. It is nice to be again. Go on the market and win.”
Bucks beginning lineup
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Guards: Damian Lillard, Ryan Rollins
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Forwards: Prince Taurus, Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Middle: Brook Lopez
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Bucks damage report
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Andre Jackson Jr., out (proper hip contusion)
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MarJon Beauchamp, absent (non-COVID sickness)
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, obtainable (proper patellar tendinopathy)
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Khris Middleton, obtainable (bilateral ankle surgical procedure administration)
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Gary Trent Jr., obtainable (left hip flexor pressure)
What channel are the Bucks on?
The sport will tip off at 7 p.m. and can be broadcast regionally on FanDuel Sports activities Community Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Steve Novak and Melanie Ricks on the decision.
Bucks vs. Raptors odds, over/below
Milwaukee is an 11.5-point favourite in opposition to Toronto, and the over/below is 232.5 factors, in response to BetMGM.
This text initially appeared within the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Bucks damage report: Is Giannis taking part in? Entries, odds, TV channel
