On Tuesday night, the Toronto Raptors will face off against the Milwaukee Bucks in an Eastern Conference matchup. With the Toronto Raptors currently holding a record of 19-24 and the Milwaukee Bucks sitting at 27-16, this game promises to be a competitive one. The game will take place at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI with tip-off scheduled for 7:30 PM EST.
This will be the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Bucks coming out victorious in the first matchup with a final score of 104-101. The Raptors will be looking to redeem themselves and secure a win on the road, but it won’t be an easy task.
The Raptors are coming into this game fresh off a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, with a final score of 114-103. The team struggled on both ends of the floor in that game, and will need to be more efficient if they want to challenge the Bucks on their home court. The Raptors are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the first-place Boston Celtics by 12.5 games.
On the offensive end, the Raptors are averaging 111.8 points per game and have a team shooting percentage of 44.9%. This ranks 24th in the league for points scored per game and second-lowest for team shooting percentage. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Raptors have an adjusted offensive rating of 113.8, which is the 14th-highest rating in the NBA. Pascal Siakam continues to lead the way on the offensive end, averaging 25.7 points per game on 47.8% shooting from the floor. However, the team has struggled to consistently make shots from beyond the arc, with a three-point shooting percentage of 32.9%, which ranks 29th in the league. The team has also shot 79.6% from the free-throw line, the ninth-highest percentage in the league.
On the defensive end, the Raptors are surrendering 111.5 points per game and have allowed their opponents to shoot 48.9% from the floor. This ranks 8th in the league for the least amount of points given up per game, but 27th for the lowest shooting percentage allowed. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Raptors have an adjusted defensive rating of 113.9, which is the 18th lowest rating in the NBA. The team has struggled to consistently contest shots near the rim or on the outside, as their opponents have also shot 36.7% from deep, the 26th-lowest percentage allowed in the league. The Raptors will also need to crash the offensive and defensive glass, as they are averaging 42.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 22nd in the league.
In terms of injuries, Otto Porter Jr. (SF) is out and Fred VanVleet (PG) is questionable for the game.
The Milwaukee Bucks, on the other hand, are entering this game fresh off a loss to the Miami Heat, with a final score of 111-95. The team struggled on the offensive end, and will need to heat up from the floor if they want to take care of business at home. The Bucks are currently in third place in the Eastern Conference standings, trailing the Boston Celtics by 4.5 games.
On the offensive end, the Bucks are averaging 111.8 points per game and have a team shooting percentage of 45.2%. This ranks 23rd in the league for points scored per game and 26th for team shooting percentage. According to dunksandthrees.com, the Bucks have an adjusted offensive rating of 111.2, which is the 25th-highest rating in the NBA. Giannis Antetokokounmpo continues to lead the way on the offensive end, averaging 31 points per game on 52.4% shooting from the floor. However, it’s worth noting that Giannis is currently listed as questionable for this game, so it’s important to check the injury report before the game. The team has had more success when they attack the basket and score inside the paint, as they have struggled to consistently knock down shots from deep, with a three-point shooting percentage of 34.8%, which ranks 26th in the league. The team is also shooting 73.7% from the free-throw line, the second-lowest percentage in the NBA. They will need to capitalize on these free points if they want to come out on top.
On the defensive end, the Bucks are surrendering 110.9 points per game and have allowed their opponents to shoot 45.2% from the floor. This ranks 6th in the league for the least amount of points given up per game and 3rd for the lowest shooting percentage allowed. The team has a strong defense, and will need to continue to bring that intensity in order to shut down the Raptors offense.
Overall, this game promises to be a competitive one, with both teams looking to bounce back from their recent losses. The Raptors will need to improve their offense and defense if they want to come out on top, while the Bucks will need to heat up from the floor and make the most of their free points. It’s important to keep an eye on the injury report and the performance of key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, as their presence can greatly impact the outcome of the game.
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