Will Jrue Holiday & Giannis Antetokounmpo Play Tonight? OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks: Preview, Lineups & Predictions
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Both the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Milwaukee Bucks have a chance to snap their respective losing streaks. While the Bucks lie 2nd in the Eastern Conference Table (with a 16-10 record), their opponents lie precariously out of the playoff places in 14th places in the Western Conference standings (with a 10-15 record).
Date & Time: February 14, 2021, 8pm ET
Venue: Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma City
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Preview | OKC Thunder
One can’t help but feel for the Thunder. They went into the double-header against the LA Lakers as massive underdogs, but nearly upset them and lost in the overtime. They lost in a similar fashion against the Denver Nuggets by surrendering a lead heading into the fourth quarter except it didn’t exceed the regulation time.
Yet again, they will have to contend without the services of their best player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who will sit out his third consecutive game with a knee sprain.
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Starting 5 for the OKC Thunder
Guard – Luguentz Dort
Guard – Hamidou Diallo
Center – Al Horford
Forward – Darius Bazley
Forward – Kenrich Williams
Preview | Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks have themselves been uncharacteristically out of form lately. Perhaps, it is compounded by the absence of Jrue Holiday. He will miss out once again because of the league’s health and safety protocols.
So, Giannis Antetokounmpo will continue leading the team on not just the offensive end of the floor but also the defensive. His long arms have helped him produce 1.2 blocks and 1 steal per game. Although he is no longer in the MVP contention, he is still playing at that level.
Starting 5 for the Milwaukee Bucks
Guard – Donte DiVincenzo
Guard – Bryn Forbes
Center – Brook Lopez
Forward – Khris Middleton
Forward – Giannis Antetokounmpo
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Predictions | Thunder vs Bucks
The Bucks are the favorites to snap their losing streak and return to winning ways. But it is important to note that OKC Thunder has a penchant for upsets and coming to the fore in the big names. They will themselves be looking to change their dismal fortunes of late.
Since both teams are missing key starters, it could be an interesting match. But one where the balance of the scale is slightly in favor of the Bucks.
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