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The Brooklyn Nets will host the Milwaukee Bucks at the Barclays Center in a 2020-21 NBA game on Martin Luther King Jr. day.
The Brooklyn Nets were impressive in their first game with new player James Harden. Kevin Durant and Harden combined for 74 of the team's 122 points against the Orlando Magic, earning the Nets their eighth win on the year to move to the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Bucks have continued their regular-season dominance, beating Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in their latest outing. In that game Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped 31 points, sending the Bucks to the top of the East with a 9-4 record.
Combined starting 5 featuring Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets players
There will be three MVPs on the floor tomorrow night in a match-up that will likely be a preview of the Eastern Conference finals.
Both teams have been incredible on offense to start the season. According to cleaningtheglass.com, the Bucks and the Nets are both in the top five of offensive efficiency, scoring over 115 points per 100 possessions.
Expect a high-scoring game as both teams have some of the best players in their respective positions, with multiple players averaging over 20 points a game.
On that note, let us take a look at a combined starting five of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets.
Point Guard - Jrue Holiday (Milwaukee Bucks)
Given Kyrie Irving's recent absence, Jrue Holiday is the top point guard between the Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks picked up Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason by trading away their previous point guard, Eric Bledsoe.
Holiday has been a stable force in Milwaukee's offense to start the year, providing 15.2 points and 5 assists a game.
That being said, there is a chance that Kyrie Irving could be suiting up for tomorrow's game, according to Malika Andrews. If that is the case, Irving will fill the spot as the point guard in a combined Bucks and Nets starting five.
Shooting Guard - James Harden (Brooklyn Nets)
Regardless of how you feel about James Harden's handling of the Houston Rockets situation, you cannot take away the fact that he is a special talent on the offensive side of the ball.
In his first game with the Brooklyn Nets, Harden already displayed a historical performance. He recorded a 32-point, 12-rebound and 14-assist triple-double. His 14 assists were the most in franchise history.
Small Forward - Kris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)
Between the eight All-Stars throughout the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks roster, Kris Middleton takes the small forward spot in this combined starting five.
Middleton has been on a tear to start the year, producing 21.8 points on 52% shooting, 6.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists, all career highs.
The versatile forward has established himself as one of the top 25 players in the league due to his ability to score from anywhere on the court, proving his two-year All-Star run was not a fluke.
Power forward - Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets)
Kevin Durant has looked unstoppable in his first month back after missing the entire 2019-20 season due to an Achilles injury.
The two-time finals MVP is the first player in Brooklyn Nets history to begin a season scoring 20 points or more in 10 straight games, via NBA on ESPN,
Not only is Durant surpassing his incredible high expectations in his 13th season, but he is also scoring 30.7 points per game on 54.8% shooting, the highest point total since his 2014 MVP season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Center - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)
Giannis Antetokounmpo gets the nod at the center position in our combined starting five between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets.
The Greek Freak typically plays in the power forward position. Still, his versatility allows him to play several roles. To ensure that we have the best possible starting five, we placed him in the center position.
Giannis continues to impress in his eighth season. He is producing another MVP-caliber season, averaging 26.6 points, 10 rebounds and 5.2 assists. However, he is struggling from the free-throw line this season, shooting a career-worst, 57.5%.
