Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets Prediction: Red-hot Bucks take on bright Nets

The NBA story has moved to its decisive parts and slacking teams can’t afford to slack anymore. A losing streak here can dent the progress and a winning streak can aid the efforts to no ends. Keeping that context in mind, let us jump in this enthralling match-up between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets

The Bucks enter the game after a destructive 134:123 win against the Orlando Magic on the heels of a 26 points performance by big Brook Lopez. This was second straight win and in an extended period, the Bucks have an impressive 18 wins in 19 games. This beautiful run has propelled Milwaukee to the top of the table with 47 wins and just 18 losses. The Bucks are one of the top two teams alongside the Denver Nuggets and their push for the second title in three seasons is truly on. They have become one of the most ruthless offensive teams with the intimidating body of Giannis wreaking havoc alongside a depth that is the envy of the league. The core is pretty much the same for three years and that is why their chemistry is unparalleled on both ends. This is a team built to go deep in the Playoffs.

The Nets enter the affair after a decisive 118:96 win against the Rockets thanks to an incredible 30 points and five assists outing by Wing Mikal Bridges. This was their third straight win and they have done well to recover from a four-game losing streak. The young core is now holding the fort after the departures of Irving and Durant. They have managed to stake a firm claim on the sixth spot and barring a dramatic collapse, they will enter the first round of the Playoffs without falling to Play-in scenario. Mikal Bridges has emerged as the leader on offense and defense, scoring 30+ in four of the last five games whereas the new core has formed the defensive elacticisity, thanks to an array of versatile defenders.

• Bucks: OUT: Goran Dragic, Wessley Matthews. PROBABLE: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday. Game-Time Decision: Jae Crowder;
• Nets: OUT: Spencer Dinwiddie, Nic Claxton, Royce O’Neale, Cameron Johnson, Ben Simmons.

• Expected Leading Scorers: Giannis Antetokounmpo(33+ Points), Mikal Bridges(30+ Points);
• Expected Leading Rebounders: Giannis Antetokounmpo(10+ Rebounds), Mikal Bridges(7-9 Rebounds);
• Expected Leading Playmakers: Jrue Holiday(8+ Assists), Mikal Bridges(5-8 Assists).

The Bucks have been unbeatable these days and even elite teams find themselves struggling against them. The Nets are resting many of their key players and they maybe considering this game as a throw-away to prepare for the Minnesota game during the following night. That’s why I expect the Bucks to win big and predict a scoreline of 124:110 in favor of Milwaukee.