The Milwaukee Bucks will face a tough test on the road tonight against the San Antonio Spurs. This is the first time the two teams will duel this season after splitting the 2024-25 series. Of course, the mouth-watering duel between Giannis and Wemby has always delivered. Should be a fun one!
Where We’re At
The Bucks picked up a few encouraging wins against the Kings and Lakers during their Western Conference road trip, but now the vibes are right back in the pits. The Ant-and-Gobert-less Timberwolves came to Milwaukee
on Tuesday night and embarrassed the hometown crew in a 33-point blowout. Anybody can beat anybody in today’s NBA, and Minnesota has a strong roster even without Edwards and Gobert, but still, getting routed by a team missing two All-Stars is unacceptable for a team that holds serious competitive aspirations. As they prepare to invade the Alamo City, Giannis and company will need to channel their frustration to try to upset a juggernaut. That means Antetokounmpo and Doc Rivers, who gave some very conflicting press conference answers after Tuesday’s loss, must get on the same page.
While the Bucks ride the struggle bus down a road of uncertainty, the Spurs are heading the opposite direction on the fast track to the top of the league. The young squad is way ahead of schedule. They’ve been one of the best teams in the NBA this year, standing strong near the top of the Western Conference table while proving to be the biggest threat to the Oklahoma City Thunder (they’re 3-1 against OKC on the season). Victor Wembanyama, when healthy, has been everything he was hyped up to be, and his sidekicks (especially De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle, and Keldon Johnson) have risen to help him begin an era of dominance.
Injury Report
Devin Vassell is out for San Antonio as he recovers from a left adductor strain. Taurean Prince remains sidelined for the Bucks. Giannis is listed as probable with a left ankle sprain. Myles Turner is absent from the injury report after missing the Minnesota game with an illness.
Player To Watch
Giannis, all eyes across the NBA are on you, big fella, and not just because of the magnitude of the Greek Freak vs Alien matchup. National media would love to get trade rumors kicked up again if the Bucks get walloped twice in a row, especially if Antetokounmpo continues to deliver angry quotes and boo his own fans. Preventing another depressing defeat tonight will start, as always, with the effort and energy Giannis brings. Seven turnovers and several defensive lapses won’t cut it from a leader against a team as good as San Antonio.
How To Watch
FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and WMLW at 7:00 p.m. CST.
