After a six-game homestand, the Milwaukee Bucks gear up for a four-game road trip

The Milwaukee Bucks are 5-5 in away games this season.

Matthew Dugandzic | Dec 22, 2023

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After a friendly schedule that saw them play six straight games at home, a four-game road trip now awaits the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Bucks capped their six-game homestand with a 118-114 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday night. Milwaukee swept the homestand with the win, allowing them to put up their longest winning streak in the season so far.

No place like home

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who led Milwaukee in the win with 37 points, ten rebounds, and six assists, said the six-game homestand was a massive break for them.

"We were able to enjoy our time at home. Obviously, winning makes you more happy. You're able to enjoy your time more, practices, too, and the time you spend with your family," Giannis said.

Now that the favorable schedule is over, Giannis and company are set to embark on a challenging road trip.

Tough assignments await

The Bucks' next two games will be against the New York Knicks, with the second meeting taking place on Christmas Day. Milwaukee has already beaten New York twice this season.

After the back-to-back games against New York, Milwaukee will play the Brooklyn Nets and then the Cleveland Cavaliers. Giannis said their next three opponents cannot be taken lightly.

"They're really good teams. New York, very, very good team. They are going to come out and play fast, play aggressive, and try to win. Brooklyn, very very aggressive guys, defend the three-point line, and the Cavs, always a very, very solid team, great bigs, defend the paint real well. So we know we have a very tough road trip ahead of us," Antetokounmpo said.

Milwaukee will embark on the road trip with a 21-7 record, good for second place in the Eastern Conference.

The Bucks have been pretty solid at home, where they are 16-2. The upcoming stretch is Milwaukee's chance to prove they can also win games on the road. Milwaukee is 5-5 so far in away games.

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Published Dec 22, 2023

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.