Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - December 2nd, 2021 | NBA Season 2021-22

Milwaukee Bucks v Toronto Raptors
Milwaukee Bucks v Toronto Raptors

The Milwaukee Bucks will look to extend their winning streak to nine games when they take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena for a 2021-22 NBA season match on Thursday.

The Bucks secured a hard-fought 127-125 comeback win over the Charlotte Hornets in their previous outing. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored the match-winning layup and finished with 40 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists.

Milwaukee had seven players scoring in double-digits as they erased an 18-point deficit to win this tie.

Meanwhile, the Raptors recorded their third consecutive loss in their last game. They lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 91-98.

Pascal Siakam scored 20 points for the team, while rookie Scottie Barnes had 19. Toronto were once again without key starters Gary Trent Jr. and OG Anunoby.


Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report

The Milwaukee Bucks haven't updated their injury report yet. They only listed long-term absentees Donte DiVincenzo, Brook Lopez and Semi Ojeleye in their previous report, though, and the three are likely to be the only players mentioned again.

Player Name

Status

Reason

Brook Lopez

Out

Back soreness

Donte DiVincenzo

Out

Ankle surgery recovery

Semi Ojeleye

Out

Calf soreness

Toronto Raptors Injury Report

The Toronto Raptors have ruled out Goran Dragic, OG Anunoby and Khem Birch for this contest.

Dragic is out for personal reasons, while Anunoby and Birch are dealing with hip and knee injuries, respectively. Meanwhile, Gary Trent Jr. (calf) is listed as questionable.

Player Name

Status

Reason

Khem Birch

Out

Knee injury

OG Anunoby.

Out

Hip injury

Goran Dragic

Out

Personal

Gary Trent Jr.

Questionable

Calf injury


Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors: Predicted Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are unlikely to change their starting lineup for this game. Jrue Holiday and Grayson Allen will likely continue to start as guards, while Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis will complete the rest of the lineup.

George Hill, Pat Connaughton and DeMarcus Cousins will likely play the most minutes among the reserves.

Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors could see Gary Trent Jr. make his return to the starting lineup for this game. He will likely replace Svi Mykhailiuk and play alongside Fred VanVleet on the backcourt.

Meanwhile, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes and Precious Achiuwa will likely retain their places as well. Yuta Watanabe, Malachi Finn and Mykhailiuk should play the most minutes off the bench.


Milwaukee Bucks vs Toronto Raptors: Predicted Starting 5s

Milwaukee Bucks

Point Guard - Jrue Holiday; Shooting Guard - Grayson Allen; Small Forward - Khris Middleton; Power Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo; Center - Bobby Portis.

Toronto Raptors

Point Guard - Fred VanVleet; Shooting Guard - Gary Trent Jr.; Small Forward - Scottie Barnes; Power Forward - Pascal Siakam; Center - Precious Achiuwa.

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