San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 8 | 2024-25 NBA Season

The Milwaukee Bucks take on the San Antonio Spurs for the first time this season on Wednesday night. Both team are hovering at the .500 mark and will be eager to string together some wins as teams approach the midway point of the season.

Wednesday's encounter at the Fiserv Forum pits two of the league's most talented big men against each other, with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama set to go head-to-head. .

Wembanyama is considered one of the most exciting young players in the game. The 2024 Rookie of the Year is proving himself to be a complete player, putting up big numbers on both the offensive and defensive front. Antetokounmpo is an early favorite for the 2024-25 MVP crown. The Greek star was the league MVP in 2019 and 2020, and guided the Bucks to the championship in 2021.

San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton drives for the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan at Fiserv Forum. Photo Credit: Imagn

The San Antonio Spurs have been flexible with their starting lineup over the first 36 games with eight different players receiving starts at some point of the season. Veterans Chris Paul and Harrison Barnes lead the way with 36 starts each, followed by Victor Wembanyama who currently has 31. Wembanyama leads the roster in minutes per game with 33.1

When healthy, forward Jeremy Sochan has been a regular feature in the starting group, but he is set to miss out on Wednesday's clash with back tightness. Forward Riley Minix is also listed as day-to-day.

Expect the Spurs to go with a starting five that includes Chris Paul, Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes and Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio Spurs depth chart:

G	Chris Paul	Tre Jones	Blake Wesley
G	Devin VasselL	Stephon Castle	Malaki Branham
F	Harrison Barnes	Julian Champagnie	Riley Minix (DD)
F	Jeremy Sochan (O)	Keldon Johnson	Sandro Mamukelashvili
C	Victor Wembanyama	Charles Bassey	Zach Collins

Injuries have been a concern for the Milwaukee Bucks this season with head coach Doc Rivers turning to some of his fringe players early in the season. So far, 11 players have started games for Milwaukee. Brook Lopez has been a key figure for the Bucks, starting all 34 games this season. Giannis Antetokounmpo is next on the list with 28 starts.

Antetokounmpo is listed as probably for the game against the Spurs due to a knee issue, but is expected to play. Forward Khris Middleton and guard Andre Jackson Jr. are also listed as game-time decisions.

With no major injuries to his lineup, Doc Rivers will likely go with a starting group that includes Damian Lillard, Andre Jackson Jr., Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez.

Milwaukee Bucks depth chart:

G	Damian Lillard	AJ Green	Ryan Rollins
G	Andre Jackson Jr. (DD)	Gary Trent Jr.	Delon Wright
F	Khris Middleton (DD)	Taureen Prince	Pat Connaughton
F	Giannis Antetokounmpo (DD)	Bobby Portis	Tyler Smith
C	Brook Lopez	Liam Robbins

San Antonio Spurs vs Milwaukee Bucks players top watch

Victor Wembanyama has picked up in the 2024-25 campaign right where he left off last season. After being awarded the 2024 Rookie of the Year and being named to the All-Defensive first team, the gifted Frenchman continues to put up exceptional numbers.

Wembanyama leads the San Antonio Spurs roster in points (25.6) rebounds (10.8)and blocks (4.0) and is tied for second in assists (3.8).

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will be the played to keep an eye on for the Milwaukee Bucks. The 6-foot-11 forward experienced a rare off night against the Toronto Raptors on Monday, finishing with just 11 points, and will be eager to bounce back.

This season, Giannis leads the NBA with 31.6 ppg and ranks sixth in rebounds with 11.6.