The top two teams in the Western Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Boston Celtics will go head-to-head tonight in the NBA. It is going to be a highly anticipated match-up for what’s to come in the postseason. The Celtics have commanded the West for a longer time than the Bucks, after their electric start to the season. However, the result of the game won’t bring any change to the standings. It will be one of the best games of the season, as two of the best teams collide.
The Bucks are back to their best, similar to how they kicked off their season. They are currently undefeated in their last 10 games and will look to add another at home. As for the Celtics, they are on a 4-game win streak with a record of 6-4 in their last 10 games. The game will comprise the best players from the Bucks, as for the Celtics, it is going to be a tough ask, as they battle with injuries.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Boston Celtics game tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo is back to his best and putting up dominating performance for the Milwaukee Bucks. In his last 10 games, he is averaging 37.3 points and 13.4 rebounds. For tonight’s game, he is listed as day-to-day and is probable to make an appearance tonight. He is having issues with his knee, however, it’s most likely he will take the court tonight against the Celtics.
The Bucks’ latest injury report for tomorrow’s game:
Giannis (knee)- Probable
Pat Connaughton (calf)- Probable
Bobby Portis (knee)- Out
Jae Crowder (conditioning)- Out— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) February 14, 2023
As for the Boston Celtics, they have a long list of injuries that will hamper tonight’s performance. Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart have been sidelined completely due to injuries, and Jayson Tatum is out for the Celtics tonight. The Celtics will be facing the Bucks without their big guns. Let’s take a look at the complete injury report and expected roster of both teams going against each other.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- Pat Connaughton (Probable)
- Bobby Portis (Out)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable)
- Jae Crowder (Out)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Jrue Holiday
- Grayson Allen
- Brook Lopez
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable)
- Pat Connaughton (Probable)
Boston Celtics injury report
- Malcolm Brogdon (Probable)
- Grant Williams (Questionable)
- Robert Williams III (Questionable)
- Marcus Smart (Out)
- Jayson Tatum (Out)
- Jaylen Brown (Out)
- Danilo Gallinari (Out)
Boston Celtics expected roster
- Sam Hauser
- Derrick White
- Luke Cornett
- Al Horford
- Blake Griffin
The Milwaukee Bucks will win against a short-handed Boston Celtics
In the form that the Milwaukee Bucks are in and the condition of the Boston Celtics, we will have to go with the Bucks for the win. The Bucks will be playing at home, against the top-seeded Boston Celtics, who are missing key players tonight. With Giannis back to his best, it will be difficult for the Celtics to contain the Greek Freak in the paint. The Bucks will enter the game after dismantling both the teams from Los Angeles.
The Boston Celtics have their hands tied due to injuries, however, they won their last game against the Grizzlies. Tonight Tatum will sit out, which makes the Celtics toothless. That said, both the guard for the Celtics came up with much-needed buckets last time out, it will be interesting to see how the Celtics cope without their best players. Nonetheless, the Celtics have all the work to do to break through the Bucks’ defense.