Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers: Preview, predictions, injury report and TV info for tonight's key matchup

Thursday, 14 March 2024 at 19:00

Six very interesting games scheduled for this NBA Thursday. In the Eastern Conference, two powerful teams face each other, Philadelphia 76ers with the return of Tyrese Maxey will be traveling to Wisconsin to face Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard's Milwaukee Bucks.

The Sixers will face this tough challenge in their schedule still playing in the absence of their main star. Right now, Philadelphia sits in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a 36-29 record, on the verge of falling out of the direct playoffs trip, having lost six of their last 10 games. Just behind them are the Indiana Pacers, 7th with 37-30.

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On the other hand, the Bucks lost the 2nd place in the East last night after Cleveland Cavaliers victory. The Cavs tied Milwaukee with a 42-24 record, and considering the head-to-head series, the Cavs come out on top right now. That's why the Bucks can only think about coming out with a win tonight.

Expert predictions (Possible Starting Lineups and Winner)

The main predictions for tonight's game place Milwaukee Bucks as the winner of the game. The difference in level and depth is big, and without Joel Embiid the Philadelphia 76ers are having a hard time being a consistent threat on offense.

In addition, the potential starters will be:

Bucks: Damian Lillard, Pat Connaughton, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez.
Sixers: Kyle Lowry, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Tobias Harris, Mo Bamba.