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GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks seek crucial victory versus the Washington Wizards

The Milwaukee Bucks will try to bolster their bid of securing the top seed in the East.

Matthew Dugandzic

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The Milwaukee Bucks gun for an all-important victory when they square off with the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night.

The Bucks are gunning for a crucial road win that will enhance their bid to secure the top seed in the Eastern Conference.

Tight race for the No. 1 seed

The Bucks lead the Eastern Conference team standings with a 56-22 record, with the Boston Celtics closely trailing them.

The Celtics are just two games behind the Bucks with a 54-24 record. The last four games remain crucial for Milwaukee as Boston won the season series with the Bucks and has the tiebreaker.

The Bucks are coming off a 117-104 win over the Philadelphia Sixers, where Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 33 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.

Milwaukee holds a 2-1 lead in their four-game regular season series with Washington. The Bucks are 25-14 on the road, while the Wizards are just 18-20 at home.

Currently, on a two-game slide, Washington is already out of playoff contention after accumulating 44 losses with only 34 victories with only four games left in their season.

The Bucks defeated the Wizards in their last meeting on March 6th, 117-111. Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in that win with 23 points, while Bradley Beal had 33 points for the Wizards.

Injury report

The Bucks will be without Khris Middleton (knee injury management) and Grayson Allen (knee). Listed probable are Meyers Leonard (calf) and Jevon Carter (knee).

The Wizards will be playing without several key pieces as Kristaps Porzingis (illness), Bradley Beal (knee), Monte Morris (ankle), and Kyle Kuzma (ankle) will be sitting out.

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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.