After watching their 6-game profitable streak flip right into a 2-game shedding streak, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired again on observe with a narrow victory against the Clippers. Now, the Bucks have an opportunity to finish the California roadtrip with a 2-2 report with a matchup in opposition to the Sacramento Kings.

The place We’re At

The Bucks discover themselves at 42-23. That’s good for first place within the Central Division, with a slim 1-game lead over the Cavaliers. They’re additionally second place within the Jap Convention, however the 8-game hole between the Bucks and the top-seeded Celtics is all however insurmountable with simply 16 video games left on the schedule. Of their most up-to-date sport in opposition to the Clippers, the Bucks had been elevated by their stars. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo mixed for 69 factors, and Dame shot a superb 7-for-13 from deep. The Bucks had some rare-but-appreciated reinforcement off the bench, because the 4-man group mixed for twenty-four factors in restricted utilization. When Milwaukee’s stars and bench present out offensively on the identical time, they’re arguably the hardest group to cease in the complete league—until the opposite staff makes a billion threes, which occurs extra usually than you’d suppose.

The Kings enter Tuesday’s matchup with a 36-27 report, which slots them in third place within the Pacific Division and only one sport behind second-place Phoenix. They’re additionally at seventh place within the Western Convention, so each win down the stretch is important to keep away from having to take part within the Play-In Event. Of their most up-to-date displaying, the Kings misplaced at residence in opposition to the Rockets, 112-104. In that matchup, De’Aaron Fox struggled from the sector, going 7-for-21 general and 2-for-9 from three for 18 factors (gross). Actually, principally everyone on the Kings struggled to shoot the rock apart from Domantas Sabonis, who went a hyper-efficient 10-for-11 for 25 factors. The Kings additionally struggled defensively, permitting seven Rockets gamers to attain in double figures. It’s protected to imagine they received’t beat the Bucks in the event that they someway discover a solution to permit seven bucks to attain 10 or extra factors.

Damage Report

For the Bucks, Giannis is possible with tendinitis in his proper knee, and AJ Inexperienced is possible with a left ankle sprain. Khris Middleton is listed as questionable as he goals to return from his left ankle harm, and MarJon Beauchamp is questionable with again spasms.

On the Kings’ facet, Keegan Murray is questionable with a left ankle sprain, and Sasha Vezenkov is out with a proper ankle sprain.

Participant to Watch

How can I say anybody however Dame? Not solely has he had a very strong begin to the month of March (28.0 factors per sport by way of 5 video games), however keep in mind what occurred the final time he confronted these Kings?!

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