Bucks Host Struggling Raptors
The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum on Friday evening.

The Bucks (47-29) have dropped four of their last five games but look to get back on track as they face the second game of a five-game home stand with the opportunity to add to their, 29-9, home record. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to lead the team, averaging 30.7 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. Bobby Portis averages 13.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists, while Book Lopez is averaging 12.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.4 blocks per game. Damian Lillard (groin) missed the last three games and is listed as questionable for action. Patrick Beverley (ankle) and Khris Middleton (ankle) are also listed as questionable. The Bucks average 120.0 points per game, which is third most in the league, but they give up an average of 116.8 points per game, which is ninth most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Raptors (23-53) enter on a gruesome 15-game slide and hope to turn things around on the second and final game of a road trip with the chance to improve on their, 10-27, road record. Unfortunately, they continue to deal with a load of injury trouble, as Ochai Agbaji (hip), RJ Barrett (knee), Bruce Brown (knee), Kelly Olynyk (rest) and Gary Trent (back) are listed as questionable for action, while Chris Boucher (knee), Scottie Barnes (hand), and Jakob Poeltl (finger) remain out. Gradey Dick will continue to see plenty of playing time and is averaging 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists over the last 10 games. Immanuel Quickley has looked solid in two games back from an 11-day absence and must look to step up for his shorthanded squad.
Jordan Nwora continues to deliver a solid effort, averaging 10.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals over the last five games. The Raptors average 112.3 points per game, and they give up an average of 118.7 points per game, which is seventh-most in the league.
Posted on: 4/4/2024 2:57 PM