Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks aim to bounce back from their humiliating loss to the New York Knicks when they square off against an in-form Sacramento Kings at Fiserv Forum on Tuesday.
The Bucks slipped to yet another defeat on Monday night as they were defeated 140-106 by the Knicks at the MSG. It was a bitter pill for the Bucks fans to swallow after seeing the team lose by such a large margin after going on a three-game winning streak.
Their drop-off since winning the NBA Cup has been remarkable, and they have looked mentally defeated. They will, however, be looking to turn the corner on their inconsistent form at home on Tuesday.
As for the Kings, they claimed another win on Sunday to continue their fine run of form as they beat the Chicago Bulls 124-119 on the road. The visitors are perhaps one of the most in-form teams in the league right now, riding on a seven-game winning streak. They will hope to keep that run intact before heading home to face the Rockets on Friday.
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This will be the first matchup between the two nonconference teams this season. Last year, the Kings snapped their 15-game losing streak at home with a 129-94 victory against the Bucks.
Sacramento Kings vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Jan. 14
Sacramento Kings Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Doug Christie will be boosted by the fact he has no fresh injury concerns to contend with ahead of this game and will most likely name the same starting lineup as the last.
Malik Monk is the only name listed on the injury report, listed as questionable, citing a groin injury. Monk played in the Chicago Bulls game, scoring near a triple-double with 18 points, eight rebounds and nine assists.
His status will be known much closer to the tip-off. It would be a surprise if Monk did not start, considering how influential he has been for the Kings this season.
Alongside him, Domantas Sabonis, DeMar DeRozan, Keegan Murray and De'Aaron Fox would most likely be the starters for the Tuesday game.
Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart
Meanwhile, Darvin Ham has quite a few main concerns heading into this game, with over four names appearing on the injury report.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable due to a knee injury, while Gary Trent Jr. and Ryan Rollins are questionable with a hip issue and illness. Additionally, Khris Middleton has been ruled out with an ankle injury. This means that the squad is likely to be unchanged, despite their defeat at the hands of the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo is expected to join Taurean Prince, Brook Lopez, Damian Lillard and Andre Jackson Jr. in the starting lineup.
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