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Rockets vs. Bucks: Game Preview, Betting Odds

The Houston Rockets are visiting the Milwaukee Bucks. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Jan 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) controls the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Jan 6, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) controls the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Rockets are playing their second game in as many nights as they take on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Rockets played in the Windy City last night against the Chicago Bulls, and now they will take the short trip up north to face their division rival Bucks.

The Bucks are 4-9 to start the season, which is a far cry from where they were a year ago. While Antetokounmpo has been exceptional, the team has struggled with injuries to Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard, and that has stunted their growth and ascent into the upper echelon of the Eastern Conference.

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game:

Rockets vs. Bucks Information

Rockets vs. Bucks Injury Report

Houston Rockets

  • PG Amen Thompson (QUESTIONABLE - quad)
  • C Steven Adams (OUT - knee)

Milwaukee Bucks

  • PG Damian Lillard (QUESTIONABLE - concussion)
  • SF Khris Middleton (OUT - wrist)
  • SG Ryan Rollins (QUESTIONABLE - shoulder)

Rockets vs. Bucks Projected Starting Lineups

Houston Rockets

  • PG Fred VanVleet
  • SG Jalen Green
  • SF Dillon Brooks
  • PF Jabari Smith Jr.
  • C Alperen Sengun

Milwaukee Bucks

  • PG Delon Wright
  • SG Andre Jackson Jr.
  • SF Taurean Prince
  • PF Giannis Antetokounmpo
  • C Brook Lopez

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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