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Game preview and injury report: Milwaukee Bucks vs. Los Angeles Lakers

The Bucks head back to take on the Lakers.

Matthew Dugandzic

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The Milwaukee Bucks are heading back home for a quick pit stop before going out on the road again. Coming off a win against the New York Knicks at MSG, they are set to take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Fiserv Forum. 

Milwaukee is on a three-game winning streak, and they will look to build on that against Los Angeles. But that task is easier said than done, especially since the Lakers have been playing better of late.

Game Preview

The Bucks were pushed to the limit by the Knicks, and they were very close to dropping another game. The odds were stacked against them in the closing stages, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo fouling out. But the Bucks found a way in the end as Grayson Allen hit a huge shot with little time left on the clock. They held on to seal a 109-103 victory and solidify their place as the second seed in the East.

Ever since the infamous 'ladder incident', Giannis has been on a different level. The Greek Freak has averaged 35.6 PPG and 10.2 RPG in the last 5 games, and he is shooting at a very high percentage. The Bucks have also won four of the last five games. Milwaukee will hope that he can continue his onslaught against the Lakers as well.

Even though the Lakers have a disappointing record, they are not to be taken lightly. The team started off the season by losing 10 of their first 12 games; they had the second-worst record in the league, and it looked like they had no remedy for their problems. But since then, the Lakers have been on a roll and have won 6 out of 8 games.

Anthony Davis has been carrying the Lakers on his back. Russell Westbrook seems to be thriving in his new role off the bench, as his play has been exceptional. LeBron James is also back in form after returning from injury. If these three get going, the Bucks will have a tough time on their hands.

Injury Report

Serge Ibaka, Joe Ingles, and MarJon Beauchamp are set to miss the game against the Lakers. The Bucks may have Khris Middleton back in the lineup, as sources suggest the 3x All-Star might make his season debut against the Lakers.

The Lakers may be without several of their stars against the Bucks. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Troy Brown Jr have all been listed as probable, while Dennis Schroder and Lonnie Walker IV have been listed as questionable. 

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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.