The Milwaukee Bucks are set to face the Atlanta Hawks amid a challenging three-game losing streak. The matchup will take place on Monday at 1 p.m. EST in Atlanta.
Team Records and Standings
- Milwaukee Bucks: 17 wins, 24 losses (11th in Eastern Conference)
- Atlanta Hawks: 20 wins, 24 losses (10th in Eastern Conference)
Recent Performance
Milwaukee aims to break its losing skid against Atlanta. The Hawks, currently 10-16 in Eastern Conference games, are leveraging their strengths effectively. Atlanta leads the conference with an impressive 51.8 points per game scored in the paint, with Jalen Johnson contributing significantly, averaging 12.4 points.
In contrast, the Bucks hold a record of 13-14 against Eastern Conference teams. Notably, Milwaukee has faced challenges in close games, with a 10-12 record when outcomes are decided by 10 points or more.
Shooting Statistics
- Hawks Field Goal Percentage: 47.5% this season
- Bucks Opponents Field Goal Allowed: 46.9%
- Hawks Points Per Game: 112.4
- Bucks Points Allowed Per Game: 119.2
Key Players
- Jalen Johnson (Hawks): 22.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 8 assists
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker (Hawks): 19.7 points (last 10 games)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Bucks): 28.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists
- Bobby Portis (Bucks): 14.2 points, 6.8 rebounds (last 10 games)
Last Ten Games Overview
| Team | Record | Points Per Game | Rebounds | Assists | Shooting Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawks | 5-5 | 112.8 | 43.4 | 30.5 | 45.2% |
| Bucks | 5-5 | 111.4 | 40.3 | 26.3 | 47.5% |
Injury Updates
- Hawks:
- Kristaps Porzingis: day to day (achilles)
- Zaccharie Risacher: day to day (knee)
- N’Faly Dante: out for season (knee)
- Dyson Daniels: day to day (ankle)
- Bucks:
- Taurean Prince: out (neck)
This matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks promises to be a competitive encounter. Both teams are looking to gain momentum as they head deeper into the season.
