Toronto Raptors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction: Combined starting 5

Forward - Khris Middleton (Milwaukee Bucks)

Khris Middleton #22 of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Khris Middleton has been underrated the last few seasons, but he is a great weapon on the Milwaukee Bucks' offense. His contribution will be hugely important for the team's long-term success.

Middleton is the second-best scorer on the team and he is having an extraordinary season offensively. He is averaging 20.7 points per game and is on pace to have a 50/40/90 campaign.

Middleton has made 51% of his field goals, 44% of his three-point shots, and 90% of his free-throw attempts.

On January 27th, Middleton scored 24 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished out seven assists in the win over the Toronto Raptors.

Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks)

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks.

If the Toronto Raptors are going to have any chance in the upcoming matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, they will need to stop the reigning two-time NBA MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis is performing at a tremendous level once again. He is putting up 28 points, 12 rebounds and six assists per game this year with a 56% efficiency from the field. Over the last eight games, he's also been effective from the free-throw line, shooting 77%.

He is coming off his fourth Triple-Double in the loss against the Thunder.

On January 27th, Antetokounmpo had a great performance against the Toronto Raptors, and put up 24 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists in 37 minutes in the Milwaukee Bucks' win.

Center - Chris Boucher (Toronto Raptors)

Chris Boucher #25 of the Toronto Raptors takes a knee during the national anthem before the start of a game in the 2020 NBA Playoffs.

Chris Boucher has been great statistically for the Toronto Raptors in the 2020-21 NBA season. Boucher has a strong case for winning the Sixth Man of the Year award and the Most Improved Player award.

The 28-year old center is averaging 13.6 points, 6.8 rebounds and two blocks per game so far. His shooting efficiency has been great, as he is putting up a consistent 53/43/74 shooting split.

Moreover, he is the team leader in Player Efficiency Rating with a 23.5 score, which ranks 16th in the entire NBA, ahead of players like Jaylen Brown, Paul George, and James Harden.

Boucher scored just 10 points and grabbed three rebounds in the previous meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks and played just 13 minutes in the Toronto Raptors' loss.