The Milwaukee Bucks (8-4) are coming off a win in Charlotte and are now looking to secure their fourth straight win as they face off against the Dallas Mavericks (9-3) on Saturday night at Fiserv Forum.
In their game against the Hornets, the Bucks emphasized the importance of ball sharing and it seemed to pay off as they took a 60-58 lead into halftime. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 20 points on 10 of 15 shooting, while Luka Dončić had 17 points on 7 of 14 shooting.
Despite being listed on the injury report with a right knee injury management, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play in Saturday’s game. Khris Middleton, on the other hand, will be held out due to right knee injury management.
The Bucks injury report also includes MarJon Beauchamp, Chris Livingston, and Jae Crowder who are all out due to various injuries. The team will be leaning on their starting lineup of Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Andre Jackson Jr., and Brook Lopez to secure a win against the Mavericks.
In the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are tied with the Miami Heat for third place with an 8-4 record, while the Mavericks are tied for first in the Western Conference with the Denver Nuggets at 9-3.
The game is expected to be a thrilling match-up between two of the top teams in their respective conferences, and fans will be looking forward to a high-stakes game at Fiserv Forum.