Bucks vs Thunder
Wed, Jan 21
Final
Bucks
Bucks
(18 - 24)
102
-
122
Thunder
Thunder
(36 - 8)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucks | 18 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 102 |
| Thunder | 38 | 31 | 30 | 23 | 122 |
Venue: Fiserv Forum
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Giannis Antetokounmpo
MIL | #34 | F
19
14
7
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
OKC | #2 | G
40
7
11
Smart Game Analysis
Oklahoma City Thunder has a 76% chance of winning the game
Despite missing key starters like Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, the league-leading Thunder are poised to defeat the struggling Bucks behind the MVP-level play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and their top-ranked defense.
Key Analysis
- • Oklahoma City is without starters Jalen Williams (hamstring) and Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus), putting pressure on their depth against Milwaukee's frontcourt.
- • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA's second-best offense with 31.8 points per game, presenting a mismatch for a Bucks defense that allows 115.6 points per night.
- • The Thunder boast the league's top-rated defense, allowing just 108.0 points per game, which spells trouble for a Milwaukee offense ranked 26th in scoring.
- • Oklahoma City enters with significant momentum after a 32-point blowout of the Cavaliers, whereas the Bucks barely survived a close contest against the sub-.500 Hawks.
- • Milwaukee ranks 28th in the league in rebounding (40.4 per game), a critical weakness that limits their ability to control possessions.
- • To upset the favorites, the Bucks must capitalize on their 2nd-ranked 3-point shooting (39.4%) and get a dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo.
