Team Profile
Milwaukee Bucks
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112.0 12thOffensive Rating
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109.1 21stDefensive Rating
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2.9 10thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game114.0 20th
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Points per game Against111.1 25th
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Rebounds per game44.1 23rd
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Assists per game24.9 26th
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (rest) isn't spotted on the team's injury report for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. Middleton rested on the second end of a back-to-back during Sunday's loss to the Utah Jazz, but he'll return for the final outing of Milwaukee's five-game West Coast swing in a 2021 NBA Finals rematch on Tuesday. The 32-year-old former All-Star's minutes have stabilized after facing early-season restrictions, averaging 18.4 points, 5.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds, 2.0 threes, and 1.4 steals in 33.5 minutes over his past seven games. It's a tough matchup on paper against a Suns team defending opposing swingmen well this year, but a 243.5-point implied total is the second highest on Monday's seven-game slate.
Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (personal) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The veteran big man has missed each of the last two games due to personal reasons. His absence has given Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder additional playing time in the rotation. Khris Middleton is expected to play on Tuesday, which means less of a role for Crowder. However, Portis should remain involved especially if Lopez is unable to play. That being said, Portis should be a viable streaming option, assuming Lopez misses another game.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns. The superstar guard was also tagged as questionable before Sunday's game. He ended up suiting up for that game and played 38 minutes in the loss. If he sits, Cameron Payne figures to be the obvious choice to move into the starting five. Payne would be worth a look as a streaming option if given an extended role.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz. As expected, Antetokounmpo will play after being listed as probable coming into this game. The only reason there was any doubt about Antetokounmpo playing was the fact it is the second night of a back-to-back set. However, Antetokounmpo will start and resume his normal role in the rotation. Fantasy managers can feel safe plugging Antetokounmpo back into their lineups.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (ankle) will play against the Utah Jazz on Sunday. The superstar guard was listed as questionable coming into this game. Despite that, Lillard will suit up for the second night of this back-to-back set. He'll start alongside Malik Beasley, Jae Crowder, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Bobby Portis on Sunday. Lillard could be asked to do a little more on offense with Khris Middleton (rest) sitting out.