Milwaukee Bucks vs. Brooklyn Nets Preview: The worst team in Brooklyn
Following a 118-104 loss to the Miami Heat, the Brooklyn Nets have now won just nine of their last 28 games and sit at 23-26 on the season
That’s the seventh-worst record in the Eastern Conference, and the Nets are now just 2.5 games ahead of the 13th-place Chicago Bulls.
The Nets have been hampered by injuries all season, with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and Ben Simmons all missing significant time.
But even when those three have been on the court, the Nets have struggled to find consistency.
The Bucks, meanwhile, are one of the best teams in the league, with a 34-17 record
They’re currently third in the Eastern Conference standings, and they’ve won five of their last six games.
The Bucks are led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game.
They also have a strong supporting cast, including Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday, and Brook Lopez.
The Bucks will be favored to win this game, but the Nets have shown that they can be a dangerous team when they’re healthy
If Durant, Irving, and Simmons can all play, the Nets could make this a competitive game.
But the Bucks are the better team on paper, and they should be able to win this game at home.
Here are some key matchups to watch in this game:
- Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Kevin Durant
- Khris Middleton vs. Kyrie Irving
- Jrue Holiday vs. Ben Simmons
The Bucks will need to contain Durant and Irving in order to win this game.
The Nets will need to get big games from their stars if they want to pull off the upset.
