On a Sunday day full of games in the NBA, where up to 13 in total will be played,
Milwaukee Bucks and
New York Knicks will face each other in a duel between two rivals in the upper part of the Eastern Conference.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and
Jalen Brunson will be the main stars of the game.
The Knicks will serve as visitors with the obligation to try to subdue Milwaukee in their own pavilion. The New York franchise is in 5th place in the East with a record of 45 wins and 32 losses. Their goal is to get home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs, and the Orlando Magic are currently in 4th place, although with the same 45-32 record as New York.
The Bucks, meanwhile, need to put an end to their losing streak. The Wisconsin franchise has lost its last three games, and has given life to Cleveland Cavaliers (3rd with 46 wins and 32 losses), in the fight for second place in the East, which is defended by Milwaukee with a 47-30 record.
Expert predictions (Possible lineups and result).
The main predictions for tonight's game place Milwaukee Bucks as the favorite to win. The difference in losses and the fact that New York Knicks will be away make things very complicated for the Big Apple.
In addition, the potential lineups will be as follows:
- Bucks: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley, Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez.
- Knicks: Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Donte DiVincenzo, OG Anunoby, Isaiah Hartenstein.
Schedule and TV.
The game will be played at 7:00 PM ET, and can be followed on NBA TV, BSWI, and MSG.
Injury report.
- Bucks: Patrick Beverley (ankle), questionable. MarJon Beauchamp (ankle) and Jaylin Galloway (ankle), ruled out.
- Knicks: Bojan Bogdanovic (wrist), questionable. Julius Randle (shoulder), out for the entire season.