GAME DAY PREVIEW AND INJURY REPORT: Milwaukee Bucks eye bounce-back win against Detroit Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks (29-17) battle the Detroit Pistons (12-36) on Monday evening as they give the impression of being to get again to profitable methods.

Recreation preview

Milwaukee is coming off a 114-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and it stays unclear whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton will swimsuit up when the Bucks attempt to keep away from a second straight loss in opposition to the Pistons.

Milwaukee leads Detroit of their four-game common season collection thus far at 2-0. The Bucks chalked up a detailed 110-108 win over the Pistons final November 1st. After which they gained once more of their second assembly in a extra convincing style, 116-91, on November third.

After the Detroit Pistons sport, the Bucks will head residence to host the NBA-leading Denver Nuggets on Wednesday evening, hopefully for an MVP duel between the Greek Freak and the Joker.

Damage report

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Khris Middleton (knee) are listed in all probability in opposition to the Pistons.

Averaging 31.0 factors and 11.9 rebounds a sport, Antetokounmpo missed his fifth straight sport when the Bucks performed the Cavaliers, whereas Middleton has not seen motion within the staff’s final 18 video games.

Milwaukee has gone 6-5 with out Giannis this season, and Khris has solely performed seven video games this season, displaying how depleted the Bucks roster has been this season.

Additionally, Serge Ibaka, who has reportedly requested a commerce, is out in opposition to the Pistons. It has been reported that Milwaukee has granted Ibaka’s request to seek out him a brand new staff that can give him a extra distinguished function.

On the opposite facet, the Pistons, who’re on a three-game slide, might be with out Isaiah Stewart (shoulder), Buddy Boeheim (toe), Marvin Bagley (hand), and Cade Cunnighmam (leg).

Killian Hayes is questionable resulting from a left shoulder contusion.