Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - November 26th, 2021 | NBA Season 2021-22

The defending champions Milwaukee Bucks will visit the Ball Arena on Friday to take on the Denver Nuggets in an enticing 2021-22 NBA regular season game.

The Bucks have been in solid form lately, having won their last five games on the trot. They handed the Detroit Pistons a thumping 114-93 loss in their previous outing. Reigning Finals MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, had yet another efficient game as he scored 33 points on 70% shooting from the floor.

Meanwhile, the Nuggets have dropped five straight games heading into this contest. They lost 119-100 to the Portland Trail Blazers in their last game. Jeff Green waged a lone battle for the side with 24 points on nine of 16 shooting. Denver struggled once again in the absence of MVP Nikola Jokic.

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Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks will continue to be without Donte DiVincenzo (foot), Brook Lopez (back) and Semi Ojeleye (calf) for this game. Meanwhile, Rodney Hood is listed as probable. Hood has been dealing with a hamstring injury.

Player Name	Status	Reason
Brook Lopez	Out	Back soreness
Donte DiVincenzo	Out	Ankle surgery recovery
Semi Ojeleye	Out	Calf soreness
Rodney Hood	Probable	Hamstring soreness

Denver Nuggets Injury Report

The Denver Nuggets injury woes continue with PJ Dozier suffering an ACL injury in the last game. He has now been ruled out indefinitely along with long-term absentees Jamal Murray (ACL) and Michael Porter Jr. (back). Meanwhile, Nikola Jokic (wrist) and Bones Hyland (ankle) are listed as questionable and doubtful for this game, respectively.

Player Name	Status	Reason
Jamal Murray	Out	Knee injury recovery
Michael Porter Jr.	Out	Back pain
PJ Dozier	Out	ACL injury
Nikola Jokic	Questionable	Wrist injury
Bones Hyland	Doubtful	Ankle sprain

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are unlikely to make changes to the starting lineup they have frequently used over their last few games. Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen are expected to start in the backcourt, with Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis occupying the rest of the spots.

George Hill, Pat Connaughton and Jordan Nwora will likely play the most minutes off the bench.

Denver Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets could see some changes made to the starting lineup they deployed in their previous game. If Nikola Jokic returns, he is likely to replace JaMychal Green at center. Meanwhile, Monte Morris, Will Barton, Jeff Green and Aaron Gordon will complete the rest of the lineup.

Facundo Campazzo, Austin Rivers and Zeke Nnaji could play the most minutes among the reserves.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs Denver Nuggets: Predicted Starting 5s

Milwaukee Bucks

Point Guard - Jrue Holiday | Shooting Guard - Grayson Allen | Small Forward - Khris Middleton | Power Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo | Center - Bobby Portis.

Denver Nuggets

Point Guard - Will Barton | Shooting Guard - Monte Morris | Small Forward - Aaron Gordon | Power Forward - Jeff Green | Center - Nikola Jokic.