The Milwaukee Bucks will be traveling to LA to play against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Fiserv Forum tonight. The Bucks have been in good form in recent games. They have a record of 34-17 in the 2022-23 NBA season and are currently second in the East. The Bucks are currently three wins behind last year’s finalists, the Boston Celtics. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. are on a sensational 5-game winning streak and the Clippers are surely aiming to snap that tonight.
The Clippers have not had much success like the Bucks this year but they have been quite decent. With 29 wins and 25 losses, the Clippers sit in 4th in the West, with two more wins than the Dallas Mavericks. The LA-based franchise has surely been outperforming its noisy neighbors this year, who have been disappointing and are the 13th seed right now. With that said, the Clippers’ aim will be to overcome the Bucks tonight, to ensure they have a good winning record this year, and they might have some good news tonight.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Clippers game tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed several games this season and the Bucks have found it hard to win because of that. Despite having the likes of Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday on the team, the Bucks look like they are struggling without Giannis at times. This includes the time when Giannis missed five games in a row as well. The Greek Freak is listed on the Bucks’ injury report due to right knee soreness but is probable to play against the Clippers tonight.
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Friday night’s game against the Clippers.
OUT: Serge Ibaka, Bobby Portis, AJ Green
Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness)
Marjon Beauchamp (right patella tendinitis)— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) February 1, 2023
Apart from Giannis, Bobby Portis and MarJon Beauchamp are also on the injury report. Serge Ibaka will not play as the Bucks continue to look for trade opportunities for the player. Portis is reported to miss at least two weeks of action for the Bucks but MarJon is probable to play tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- MarJon Beauchamp (probable)
- Serge Ibaka (unavailable)
- AJ Green (out)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- Pat Connaugton
- Brook Lopez
- Jrue Holiday
- Grayson Allen
Los Angeles Clippers injury report
- John Wall (out)
- Marcus Morris Sr. (questionable)
Los Angeles Clippers expected roster
- Kawhi Leonard
- Paul George
- Ivica Zubac
- Terance Mann
- Luke Kennard
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Bucks to a win against Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers?
Giannis has undoubtedly been the Bucks’ best player in the 2022-23 NBA season. His absence will be a major factor in deciding whether the Bucks are favorites to take the win. For tonight’s game, they will be the favorites considering he is listed as probable. Giannis has averaged 22.3 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 4.3 assists in 17 games played against the Clippers since joining the NBA. There would be no harm in us expecting that he would put up similar numbers tonight as well.
The Clippers took a massive win when they played against the Bucks previously in April 2022. They won the game 153-119 with Robert Covington having a sensational night, when he scored 43 points. Giannis did make an appearance on the night, but he will be crucial for the Bucks today. Kawhi Leonard will be a key player for the Clippers as well, as he has been all season. He will play a pivotal role in the Clippers’ offense with his passing and playmaking.
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