Bucks and Clippers tied 28-28 after first quarter

INGLEWOOD, California – The Milwaukee Bucks are tied as the NBA’s hottest team as they take a five-game winning streak (matching the Memphis Grizzlies) on the road and face the Los Angeles Clippers tonight.

Milwaukee led by as many as 11 points early in the first quarter but Los Angeles went 11-for-11 from the free throw line to tie it up at 28 after one quarter. The Bucks were called for seven personal fouls, including two each for Khris Middleton, Andre Jackson Jr. and Ryan Rollins. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 11 points for the Bucks while James Harden had 10 for the Clippers.

The Bucks made their first trip to the newly-built Intuit Dome in Inglewood, where the Clippers are 16-8.

Los Angeles (25-19) has won five of their last seven games heading into tonight’s contest. Milwaukee (25-17) is just 8-10 on the road this season.

Is Giannis playing?

Probably. The MVP candidate continues to manage pain in his right knee, but he has yet to miss a game with the issue he’s been managing since training camp.

What happened to P.J. Tucker?

Milwaukee fan favorite P.J. Tucker, a key part of the 2021 championship team, has not played a game this season despite being on the Clippers roster. Officially listed as “away from the team,” the 39-year-old forward hasn’t played a regular-season game for the Clippers since April 14 of last season as he’s wanted a trade out of Los Angeles for several seasons.

He is making $11 million this season, in the final year of a three-year, $33.2 million deal initially signed with Philadelphia in 2022.

What time is the Bucks game?

It’s a late start with the team in California, tipping off at about 9:30 p.m. CT.

The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.

• AJ Green, out (left quad strain)
• Bobby Portis Jr., out (personal reasons)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (right patella tendinopathy)
• Khris Middleton, probable (bilateral ankle surgery injury management)

Bucks starting lineup

• Guards: Andre Jackson Jr., Damian Lillard
• Forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Taurean Prince
• Center: Brook Lopez

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Bucks vs. Clippers odds, over/under

Los Angeles is a 2.5-point favorite over Milwaukee, with the over/under set at 225.5 points per BetMGM.