Milwaukee Bucks Host New Orleans Pelicans: Gameday Preview And Injury Report

(CTN News) – In the final game of their three-game homestand, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

New Orleans and Milwaukee are playing on the back end of a back-to-back, and both squads are coming off losses. The Bucks lost against the Cavaliers on Friday night, 100-112. In contrast, it was a loss for the Pelicans against the Thunder, 83-107, at home.

As part of their regular-season series, the two teams are currently playing the first game.

A five-game road trip is scheduled

The Milwaukee Bucks are 1-1 in their current homestand, and both games are against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Immediately following Saturday’s game, the will embark on a five-game road trip, with Monday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets potentially serving as Doc Rivers’ debut.

Currently, Milwaukee is ranked second in the Eastern Conference with a 31-14 record, while New Orleans is ranked seventh with a 26-19 record in the Western Conference.

The Bucks have a 20-5 record at home, while a 12-9 record is posted by the Pelicans on the road.

In the’ last 10 games, Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 31 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 6.3 assists. Damian Lillard has averaged 22.4 points.

The New Orleans Pelicans are 5-5 in their last ten games, led by Brandon Ingram’s average of 21.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.
An injury report has been provided

Bucks have no injury list.

Despite Zion Williamson (foot) not playing for the Pelicans in their loss to the Thunder, it remains unclear whether he will suit up against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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