The Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets game will take place on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET, at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 16-12 record. After a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, they managed to claim back-to-back wins, including a dominant 112-91 victory over the Chicago Bulls in their most recent game.
On the other hand, the Nets sit 11th in the East with an 11-18 record and have struggled lately, winning just two of their last ten games. Their latest setback was a 95-110 loss to the Miami Heat, extending their losing streak to two games. The Bucks and Nets have faced off twice this season, with the Nets winning the first game on October 27 (115-102) and the Bucks taking the second on December 8 (118-113). The Bucks lead the all-time series 114-78 over 192 regular-season meetings.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Prediction
The Bucks rank 14th in the league offensively, averaging 112.8 points per game, while their defense allows 111.2 points, placing them 12th. They pull down 43.2 rebounds per game (20th overall) but struggle to contain opponents on the boards, conceding 44.9 rebounds per contest (23rd). From deep, Milwaukee shines with 14.5 three-pointers per game (10th) and a stellar 39.1% accuracy (third-best in the NBA).
The Nets average 108.7 points per game, ranking 24th in offense, while their defense gives up 114.0 points per contest (19th). They sit last in the NBA in rebounding with just 39.1 per game but are among the best at limiting opponents to 42.6 rebounds (fifth overall). From three-point range, Brooklyn hits 14.8 threes per game (seventh) and shoots 37.3%, ranking ninth in accuracy.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Milwaukee Bucks
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- PG AJ Green
- SG Khris Middleton
- SF Andre Jackson Jr.
- PF Bobby Portis
- C Brook Lopez
Brooklyn Nets
- PG Ben Simmons
- SG Keon Johnson
- SF Cameron Johnson
- PF Noah Clowney
- C Nic Claxton
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Injuries Update
Bucks’ Chris Livingston (illness), Giannis Antetokounmpo (back), and Damian Lillard (calf) are all listed as questionable. Their availability could significantly impact Milwaukee’s performance.
Meanwhile, Nets’ Cameron Thomas (hamstring), Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Trendon Watford (hamstring), and De’Anthony Melton (ACL) are ruled out. Moreover, Ziaire Williams (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) are questionable, leaving Brooklyn potentially short-handed.
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