Oklahoma City Thunder – Milwaukee Bucks: a lop-sided clash
Second and final meeting this season between the Thunder and the Bucks. Two teams with completely different agendas. Oklahoma City want back-to-back titles — the first since the Warriors in 2018. Milwaukee are still trying to keep Giannis happy while quietly hunting a high draft pick in June.
Oklahoma City Thunder: heading into the break in control 
The Thunder hit this final game before the All-Star break on the second night of a back-to-back, fresh off a thumping in Arizona vs the Suns (136-109). Mark Daigneault’s side are finding ways to beat playoff teams without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who’s nursing an abdominal issue. Whatever happens, OKC will end the massive first half of the season top of the Western Conference — and the league.
Against a Bucks squad still missing Giannis, a loss isn’t on the agenda. OKC are built to win a title. Milwaukee aren’t even safe in the Play-In race. It’s a perfect chance for the Thunder to finish on a three-game streak after beating the Lakers (119-110) and the Suns.
INJURY REPORT : Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OUT) – Nikola Topic (OUT) – Ajay Mitchell (OUT) – Jalen Williams (questionable)
Milwaukee Bucks: why not spring a surprise 
Despite a roster that’s been busted at times this season, the Bucks have quietly picked up steam. They’ve won 4 of their last 5, including solid results vs the Bulls (131-115), Pelicans (141-137), Pacers (105-99) and the Magic (116-108). Different looks, same result: they’ve found ways to score.
Still, Milwaukee sit two games back of the Hawks for 10th — the last Play-In spot. The win over the Magic gave us first glimpses of Cam Thomas in a Bucks jersey and Ousmane Dieng too. Thomas poured in 34 points in 25 minutes off the bench; Dieng added 17 in 23. Little bursts like that have been bright spots in an otherwise dull Wisconsin campaign.
INJURY REPORT : Giannis Antetokounmpo (OUT) – Taurean Prince (OUT) – Ryan Rollins (OUT)
NBA Predictions Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks
Over 211.5 points
The Thunder have one of the league’s top offenses and they defend like a top team too. Even without Shai they dropped 136 on the Suns in the last game. The Bucks aren’t the Suns on D, and they’re clicking on offense right now. Put that together and this one should clear 211.5 without a sweat.
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