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The Milwaukee Bucks host the Denver Nuggets at Fiserv Forum on Sunday.
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic will take on the reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the second time this season. The first encounter between these ended in an 11-point victory by the Bucks.
The Nuggets are entering this game on a four-game win streak that included a win over the Brooklyn Nets. Nikola Jokic is putting up another MVP-caliber season and is leading the race, according to most publications. The team once struggled to stay above .500 but is now holding a 27-21 record as the sixth seed in the West.
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The Bucks, meanwhile, have also won four of their last five games. They are fifth in the East right now and are steadily climbing the ladder again. Giannis Antetokounmpo is another strong candidate for this season's MVP award. If he keeps up his performances, he can win his third MVP and second DPOY award before turning 30 years old.
Denver Nuggets Injury Report
Jamal Murray, Michael Porter Jr. and Vlatko Cancar continue to be sidelined as they rehabilitate from their respective long-term injuries.
Additionally, Will Barton and DeMarcus Cousins are both listed as probable for the game due to illness and a sprained foot, respectively.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks continue to be without the services of Brook Lopez as he recovers from back surgery. Rodney Hood is listed as probable due to right Achilles soreness and George Hill is doubtful to play due to a sore neck.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks: Predicted Lineups
Denver Nuggets
The Nuggets will likely deploy the lineup that they have been using for the past few games. Nikola Jokic is the bonafide center with Aaron Gordon as the power forward and Jeff Green will fill the final frontcourt position. Monte Morris will start as point guard and Austin Rivers will play an off-guard role until Will Barton is cleared to return. Bryn Forbes, Bones Hyland and Zeke Nnaji will get major minutes off the bench.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks should deploy their ideal lineup from this season. Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen should form the backcourt with Holiday at the point. Giannis Antetokounmpo will retain his standard power forward position while Khris Middleton plays his usual small forward role. Bobby Portis should continue filling in as the center until Lopez can play. Pat Connaughton and Donte DiVincenzo get the most minutes in the second unit.
Denver Nuggets vs Milwaukee Bucks: Predicted Starting 5s
Denver Nuggets
G - Monte Morris | G - Will Barton | F - Zeke Nnaji | F - Aaron Gordon | C - Nikola Jokic.
Milwaukee Bucks
G - Jrue Holiday | G - Grayson Allen | F - Khris Middleton | F - Giannis Antetokounmpo | C - Bobby Portis.
