Milwaukee Bucks – Oklahoma City Thunder: Giannis vs Shai
The Bucks meet the Thunder for the first time this season. Two stories here: Milwaukee still lost in the woods, praying they don’t drive Giannis away. Oklahoma City? They’re gliding through the league, chasing another title run.
Milwaukee Bucks: trying to stay in the game 
Even after a gritty win over the Hawks (112-110), things in Milwaukee look shaky. That victory papered over a three-game skid, including two blowouts where they barely showed up — a 106-139 loss to the Wolves and 101-119 to the Spurs. Same takeaway every night: Giannis is doing the heavy lifting alone.
The Bucks’ offense is a problem. They average just 112.4 points per game, one of the five worst attacks in the league. Giannis is trying to carry them post-injury, but the help is patchy and inconsistent. The defense is serviceable at times, but it can’t cover up sloppy offense. One small positive: they’re at home, where they’ve been better and picked up decent wins earlier in the season, like against the Pistons and Celtics.
INJURY REPORT : Myles Turner (questionable) – Kevin Porter Jr (questionable) – Taurean Prince (OUT)
Oklahoma City Thunder: finish the road trip on a high 
Things are clicking in Oklahoma City. They won two convincing games on the road trip (111-91 vs Rockets and 136-104 vs Cavs), going 2-1 overall. Mark Daigneault’s men top the West at 36-8, well clear of the chase. Before a three-game homestand at Paycom Center, they want to close this trip with momentum.
They bring the league’s top offense (121.4 points per game) and the best defense (108.0 points per game). That’s usually a recipe for trouble for opponents. Even missing key names, this squad has bench depth and role players who step up. The real test will be controlling the Bucks’ paint — probably the one soft spot in OKC’s defense given the current absences.
INJURY REPORT : Jaylin Williams (questionable) – Jalen Williams (OUT) – Isaiah Hartenstein (OUT) – Alex Caruso (OUT) – Nikola Topic (OUT)
NBA Prediction Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder
Bucks to score under 109,5 points
OKC’s defense has been legit for the last two and a half seasons, and in the five most recent meetings between these teams Milwaukee only cleared this mark once — and that was a preseason game back in October. That exception means nothing next to regular-season form. OKC are finding their defensive feet again, and the Bucks haven’t shown any reliable ways to crack sturdy defenses lately.
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