The Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets game will take place on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at 8:00 PM ET, at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are in fifth place in the Eastern Conference with a 17-14 record. After losing two games in a row, they have got back on track with a 120-112 win over the Indiana Pacers in their most recent game.
The Nets are sitting at 12-20, in 12th place, and they’ve lost their last two games, including a close 102-101 loss to the Orlando Magic recently. The Bucks and Nets have faced off three times already this season. The Nets took the first game on October 27 with a 115-102 win, but the Bucks evened things up with a 118-113 victory on December 8. Most recently, on December 26, the Nets came out on top again, 111-105. In the 193 regular-season games between the two, the Bucks have won 114, while the Nets have 79.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Prediction
The Bucks are putting up 112.7 points a game this season, which ranks 13th in the league. They’re allowing 111.4 points, also ranking 13th in that category. When it comes to rebounding, they grab 43.3 boards a game (20th in the NBA) but give up 45.1 (24th). On the bright side, the Bucks are shooting the three-ball well, hitting 14.5 threes per game (7th) and knocking down 38.8% of their attempts, which is 2nd best in the league.
The Nets are scoring a bit less, averaging 107.8 points a game, which ranks near the bottom of the league. Defensively, they’re allowing 112.8 points, which puts them 15th. They really struggle with rebounds, grabbing just 39.2 a game, which is the worst in the league, though they do hold opponents to 42.5 (5th in that category). Brooklyn has been good from deep, sinking 14.7 threes per game (6th) and hitting 37.3% of their shots from beyond the arc (7th).
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams:
Milwaukee Bucks
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- PG Damian Lillard
- SG Khris Middleton
- SF Andre Jackson Jr.
- PF Giannis Antetokounmpo
- C Brook Lopez
Brooklyn Nets
- PG D’Angelo Russell
- SG Keon Johnson
- SF Cameron Johnson
- PF Noah Clowney
- C Nic Claxton
Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets: Injuries Update
The Bucks are heading into the game with a clean bill of health, as there are no reported injuries on their roster. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team, averaging 32.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 6 assists per game. Damian Lillard follows closely with 25.2 points and 7.6 assists per game, while Bobby Portis has been a strong contributor with 14.1 points and 8.1 rebounds. Khris Middleton is making his return, averaging 13.8 points and 5.5 assists in his 10 games played, and Brook Lopez contributes 12.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
The Nets, however, are dealing with several injuries. De’Anthony Melton is out for the season due to an ACL injury, while Ziaire Williams is questionable with a knee issue. Bojan Bogdanovic is out with a foot injury, and both Cameron Thomas and Trendon Watford are sidelined with hamstring problems.
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