Preview, predictions, TV and injury report for tonight's Milwaukee Bucks v Los Angeles Lakers game

Tuesday, 26 March 2024 at 16:00

In a very short Tuesday day of games, where a total of four games will be played, Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers will face each other in a duel where the presence of their two main stars, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis is doubtful, although they are expected to play. LeBron James will not be available.

The Lakers are the visitors with a great opportunity to close in on the Phoenix Suns, 8th in the Western Conference with a 42-30 record after losing to the San Antonio Spurs. The Los Angeles franchise has won its last three games, and remains 9th with a 39-32 record. Behind them, the Golden State Warriors have come unstuck, and are 10th with 36-34.

The Bucks, meanwhile, only have to try to secure second place by the end of the regular season. The Boston Celtics are already mathematically in first place. Milwaukee has a 46-25 record, and Cleveland Cavaliers is their closest pursuer at 44-28.

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Expert predictions (Possible lineups and result)

The main predictions for tonight's game place Milwaukee Bucks as the home favorite. Even so, a win for the Los Angeles Lakers, who are going through a great moment, cannot be ruled out. It will be a hard-fought game.

In addition, the potential lineups will be as follows:

Bucks: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez.
Lakers: D'Angelo Russell, Austin Reaves, Taurean Prince, Rui Hachimura, Anthony Davis.

Schedule and TV

The game will be played at 7:30 PM ET, and will be broadcast on TNT and SportsNet LA.

Injury report

Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring), Khris Middleton (ankle) and MarJon Beauchamp (back) are questionable.

Lakers: Anthony Davis (achilles), questionable. LeBron James (ankle), Gabe Vincent (knee), Christian Wood (knee), Jarred Vanderbilt (foot) and Colin Castleton (wrist), ruled out. Jalen Hood-Schifino (back), out for the season.