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Khris Middleton and Grayson Allen won't play in Tuesday's game vs. the Washington Wizards

The Milwaukee Bucks will miss two wingmen in their upcoming game against the Washington Wizards.
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The Milwaukee Bucks head to the Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, to battle the Washington Wizards and inch closer to locking down the top seed in the Eastern Conference and gaining homecourt advantage throughout the NBA Playoffs.

However, the Bucks will be missing two key components of their two-way attack, as All-Star wingman Khris Middleton and rugged two-guard Grayson Allen will miss the game due to different health issues.

Still managing Middleton’s knee

With the playoffs looming on the horizon, the Bucks’ health will be imperative to their success. To that end, Milwaukee is being cautious with Middleton’s workload. After posting a solid 19 points and nine assists in a 117-104 win on Sunday, Middleton will miss the game against the Wizards to tend to his right knee and make sure he’s in optimal health come playoff time.

After missing a bunch of games to start the season, Middleton is slowly rounding into form. Over the last 10 games, the veteran wingman is averaging 19.1 points on 47% shooting from the field, 5.1 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game.

Meanwhile, Allen will be missing the game against Washington due to a sprained ankle.

Magic number

With a 56-22 record, the Bucks are two games in front of their closest pursuer, the Boston Celtics. With just four more games remaining in the regular season, the Bucks must finish with one more win over Boston to clinch the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

The Bucks have a 2-1 advantage over the Wizards in their season series. Their last meeting was on March 6th, with the Bucks winning 117-111. Giannis Antetokounmpo nearly had a triple-double and one eyebrow-raising play late in the game as he intentionally missed a shot to try and grab a rebound that would have given him a triple-double.

However, the NBA rescinded the rebound, and the Greek Freak finished with 23 points, 13 assists, and nine boards.

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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.