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GAMEDAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: The Milwaukee Bucks try to end two-game slump against the Chicago Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks try to put an end to two straight losses as they host the Chicago Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on Monday night.
Milwaukee lost back-to-back games for the first time this season when they were badly beaten by the Orlando Magic on Saturday night, 97-112. Before losing to Orlando, the Bucks suffered a heartbreaking 124-126 loss in Indiana.
Damian Lillard sat out in those two losses due to calf soreness. He is averaging 24.3 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.7 assists on the season. The Bucks had won three straight before enduring the back-to-back defeats.
Playing good when at home
Milwaukee is 5-4 in the season, with three of the four losses decided by double-digit margins. The Bucks have gone 4-1 at home, where they won their last three games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.9 points and 9.4 rebounds a game this season. The Bulls improved to 4-6 in the season after they defeated the Detroit Pistons at home on Sunday night, 119-108.
Chicago has been struggling to win on the road so far, as they are just 1-3 away from the United Center. Zach Lavine is Chicago’s leading scorer with 22.4 points a game, while Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan lead the team in rebounding and assists with 10.7 and 4.6 assists per outing, respectively.
Injury report
Chris Livingston (ankle) and Jae Crowder (groin) are out for the Bucks, while Lillard (calf) is listed as probable.
Dalen Terry (knee) and Alex Caruso (toe) are listed day-to-day for the Bulls. Lonzo Ball continues to rehabilitate after undergoing a cartilage transplant surgery.
