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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks eye payback vs. the Toronto Raptors

The Bucks will try to build another winning streak.

Matthew Dugandzic

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The Milwaukee Bucks try to avenge one of their ugly losses this season when they hit the road to take on the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.

The Bucks have been struggling on the road, where they have gone 1-3. One of the road defeats was dealt by the Raptors, which totally dominated their first duel on November 1st, 130-111.

Milwaukee never led in that game and trailed by as many as 27 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo only had 16 points in that bout, while Damian Lillard managed just 15 points. The duo combined for a dismal 9-of-20 shooting night in the lopsided loss.

Trying to get into the groove

The Bucks are looking to build another winning streak after they pulled off a 118-109 win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. The win, led by the 35-point and 11-rebound performance of the Greek Freak, allowed the Bucks to snap a two-game slide and improve their record to 6-4.

The Raptors are also eyeing a second straight win after they won their last contest against the Washington Wizards, 111-107. Toronto holds an even 5-5 record. Scottie Barnes is the Raptors’ leading scorer and rebounder with 20.1 points and 9.7 boards a game, respectively.

INJURY REPORT

Chris Livingston (ankle) and Jae Crowder (left adductor and abdominal tear) are out for the Bucks. Giannis is listed as probable due to right calf injury management.

Christian Koloko (illness) is out for the Raptors, while Gary Trent Jr. (foot) and O.G. Anunoby (finger) are listed as day-to-day.

The Milwaukee Bucks suffer an ugly loss to the Toronto Raptors

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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.