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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks eye 6th straight win versus the Los Angeles Clippers

Giannis Antetokounmpo will try to lead the Milwaukee Bucks’s bid for a sixth straight win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks eye 6th straight win versus the Los Angeles Clippers
GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks eye 6th straight win versus the Los Angeles Clippers

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The red-hot Milwaukee Bucks are targeting a sixth straight victory when they play the Los Angeles Clippers Thursday night.

The Bucks are the second-hottest team in the league right now, having won their last five games. The Washington Wizards own the longest active winning streak with six consecutive victories.

Game preview

The 34-17 Bucks will once again count on Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been stellar since returning from a five-game absence due to knee issues.

The Greek Freak is third in the league in scoring with 31.8 points a game and second in rebounding with 12.2 boards per outing. Milwaukee has also gotten a huge lift from Khris Middleton, who has been thriving in his reserve role.

The Bucks have actually yet to lose since the two stars returned from long layoffs. In Milwaukee’s five straight wins, Middleton is averaging 12.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists, efficient numbers considering that is only averaging 18.6 minutes a game.

Coach Mike Budenholzer is managing the deadly shooter’s minutes following the long layoff. The 6-foot-7 veteran had his best game since returning from injury when he delivered 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists in the Bucks’ 124-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.

The Bucks have been solid at the Fiserv Forum, where they are 21-5 so far. On the other hand, the Clippers have struggled to pick up wins on the road after dropping 14 of their 29 away games. Los Angeles currently sits in the fourth spot on the Western Conference standings with a 29-25 record.

Injury report

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and MarJon Beauchamp (knee) are listed as probable, while Bobby Portis Jr. (knee), Serge Ibaka (personal), and AJ Green are out for the Bucks.

Marcus Morris Sr (ribs) is questionable, while John Wall (abdomen) is out for the Clippers.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.