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#2 Milwaukee Bucks vs Brooklyn Nets [Friday, October 8]
The Milwaukee Bucks will face off against the Brooklyn Nets in a preseason encounter on October 8. This matchup is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM ET, and is a guaranteed thriller. This will be a repeat of the Eastern Conference semifinals from the 2021 playoffs, where the Bucks defeated the Nets 4-3 to advance to the Conference Finals.
Injuries hampered the Nets' chances in that series. So they will look to keep past disappointments aside when they face the Bucks this time. The encounter between the two teams will be one of the games to watch out for this preseason. The two teams are likely to meet in the later stages of the playoffs next year, too.
Meanwhile, the Bucks are coming into the new season as the defending champions. They will hope to repeat their exploits in the 2021-22 season as well. They are high on confidence, and will hope to perform well against the Nets. This preseason game should definitely reignite the rivalry between the two teams from last season.
It has all the ingredients to be one of the best games of the 2021-22 preseason.
#1 Brooklyn Nets vs LA Lakers [Sunday, October 3]
The Brooklyn Nets will compete against the LA Lakers in the first encounter of the 2021-22 NBA preseason. This matchup is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 at 3:30 PM ET. Both teams have the strongest rosters in the NBA, and are the favourites to win the coveted NBA championship.
The Brooklyn Nets boast the strongest offensive trio in the league. Meanwhile, the Lakers have superstar players like LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, Rajon Rondo and Dwight Howard on their roster. This preseason game should be a jaw-dropping battle, as many have touted the two teams to compete against each other in the NBA Finals too.
According to rumors, the Lakers will not have the services of Russell Westbrook and LeBron James for this game. However, they still have a lot of talent in the team to get the better of the Nets. This will also be the perfect opportunity for the Lakers' bench to prove their worth and get the necessary minutes ahead of the regular season.
The Nets still have no clarity on Irving's vaccine situation. However, veterans like Patty Mills and Paul Millsap will look to grab this opportunity with open hands and prove their abilities. This has been one of the most anticipated preseason battles, and will definitely be watched by millions of basketball fans around the world.
