Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Preview
In an Eastern Conference clash, the struggling Milwaukee Bucks (18-29) are set to face the Chicago Bulls (24-26) at 8 p.m. EST on Tuesday evening in Milwaukee. Coming off a tough stretch, the Bucks have dropped their last five games and currently sit in 12th place in their conference. Conversely, the Bulls find themselves ninth in the Eastern Conference and are attempting to improve their record against Central Division teams where they hold a 3-8 record this season.
Perimeter Shooting Dynamics
Milwaukee has been averaging 14.5 successful three-point shots per game, slightly edging out the Bulls’ defensive allowance of 13.8 three-pointers. On the flip side, Chicago is also making 14.5 three-pointers per game, guestimating 0.5 more than what the Bucks concede, setting up an interesting dynamic for perimeter shooting in this matchup.
Previous Encounters
The teams will meet for the third time this season, with the Bucks previously claiming a victory on December 28, when superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo scored an impressive 29 points, leading to a 112-103 win over the Bulls, where Chicago’s Coby White put forth a noteworthy performance with 16 points.
Key Players to Watch
Key players to watch include Milwaukee’s Ryan Rollins, who is averaging 16.5 points, along with 4.6 rebounds and 5.5 assists this season, and Bobby Portis, contributing an average of 14.1 points with 7.6 rebounds over the last ten games. For Chicago, Nikola Vucevic is a standout performer, putting up 16.9 points and nine rebounds per game, while Coby White has been particularly effective behind the arc, averaging 3.1 three-pointers made in the past ten games.
Recent Form and Injuries
Looking at recent form, the Bucks have struggled over their last ten games, accumulating only two wins and averaging just 103.0 points per game alongside a shooting percentage of 44.6%. Meanwhile, Chicago has shown more promise, having a balanced record of 5-5 during the same period, scoring an average of 116.2 points per game with a shooting rate of 47.5%.
In terms of injuries, the Bucks will be missing Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a calf issue and have several other players like Gary Harris and Kevin Porter Jr. listed as unavailable or day-to-day. The Bulls are also facing injury challenges with multiple players, including Noa Essengue and Zach Collins, ruled out.
Conclusion
With both teams looking to secure a much-needed win, this matchup promises to be an engaging spectacle for fans as Milwaukee searches for its first victory in six games.
