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Grayson Allen won't play vs. Indiana Pacers due to a foot injury, Brook Lopez and Goran Dragic are also questionable to play

Grayson Allen will sit for a second straight game.
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Grayson Allen won't play vs. Indiana Pacers due to a foot injury, Brook Lopez and Goran Dragic are also questionable to play
Grayson Allen won't play vs. Indiana Pacers due to a foot injury, Brook Lopez and Goran Dragic are also questionable to play

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The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, looking to keep their winning run going. However, they will have to do it without wingman Grayson Allen who will miss his second game in a row as he recovers from a sore plantar fascia. The Bucks may also be without starting center Brook Lopez and reserve guard Goran Dragic, who are also nursing various injuries.

Rugged defender

Allen has earned a reputation for being a rugged defender, and his defensive acumen will sorely be missed, especially against an Indiana squad that has several superb perimeter marksmen in Buddy Hield and Tyrese Haliburton. Allen also plays a key role on the other side of the ball, providing enough outside shooting to keep the defense honest and prevent defenders from loading up on Milwaukee superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The Bucks, though, possess a deep roster, and they have several players who can take Allen’s place in the rotation. Whether it’s backup point guard Jevon Carter or grizzled veterans like Joe Ingles and Jae Crowder, the Bucks have enough depth to compensate for Allen’s absence.

Lopez also questionable

Should “Splash Mountain” be unable to suit up due to a sore left ankle, the Bucks will have to lean on Bobby Portis to pick up the slack. More than his 15.5 points per game average, Lopez’s defensive impact is something that Milwaukee will miss greatly, as he provides premium rim protection in the form of 2.5 blocks per game.

Meanwhile, Dragic has yet to play a game for the Bucks this season, and it appears he’ll continue to sit due to a sore knee.

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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.