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Written Mon Nov 2, before the Timberwolves game.
Milwaukee enters tonight at 1-5, with a 1-3 home record and a 0-2 road record. The Bucks followed their 110-102 win over Indiana with home losses to Houston and Cleveland. Against Houston, they were outscored 34-14 in the second quarter. Cleveland then scored 48 points in that period against them.
Milwaukee is 1-5, with a 1-3 home record and a 0-2 road record. The Bucks followed their 110-102 win over Indiana with 100-132 and 111-136 losses to Houston and Cleveland. Second-quarter problems marked those defeats: Houston outscored Milwaukee 34-14, and Cleveland scored 48 in the period.
Taylor Jenkins is leading the roster reshaped by the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Milwaukee received Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakučionis from Miami. Before the opener, it also waived Kevin Porter Jr. and signed Pete Nance to a two-way deal.
Houston outscored Milwaukee 34-14 in the second quarter of the Bucks’ 100-132 loss. Cleveland then scored 48 points in that period during Milwaukee’s 111-136 defeat.
Myles Turner is projected to start at center, with Ware also in the rotation. Ware recorded 16 points and 14 rebounds against Indiana and scored 19 against Cleveland.
Milwaukee and Jaquez did not agree to a rookie-scale extension by October 19. He remains a projected starter and contributed 19 points and 11 rebounds against Chicago.
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| Date | Game | Result | Spread | ATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 11/2 | at Minnesota Timberwolves | L 100-112 | +11.5 | Missed |
| Sat 10/31 | vs Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-136 | +8.5 | Missed |
| Wed 10/28 | vs Houston Rockets | L 100-132 | +8.5 | Missed |
| Mon 10/26 | vs Indiana Pacers | W 110-102 | +3.5 | Covered |
| Sat 10/24 | at Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-127 | +12.5 | Covered |
Spread is the Bucks’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.
Written Mon Nov 2, before the Timberwolves game.
Milwaukee is 1-5, with a 1-3 home record and a 0-2 road record. The Bucks followed their 110-102 win over Indiana with 100-132 and 111-136 losses to Houston and Cleveland. Second-quarter problems marked those defeats: Houston outscored Milwaukee 34-14, and Cleveland scored 48 in the period.
Milwaukee enters tonight at 1-5, with a 1-3 home record and a 0-2 road record. The Bucks followed their 110-102 win over Indiana with home losses to Houston and Cleveland. Against Houston, they were outscored 34-14 in the second quarter. Cleveland then scored 48 points in that period against them.
Taylor Jenkins is coaching a changed roster after the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. Tyler Herro, Jaime Jaquez Jr., Kel’el Ware and Kasparas Jakučionis arrived from Miami in that deal. Herro scored 34 against Chicago and supplied 23 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists in the Indiana win. Jaquez has also contributed as a starter, including 19 points and 11 rebounds against Chicago.
Ryan Rollins, Herro, Jaquez, Kyle Kuzma and Myles Turner are the projected starters, not a confirmed lineup. Ware is also contributing at center. He scored 19 against Cleveland and had 16 points and 14 rebounds against Indiana. Milwaukee also waived Kevin Porter Jr. and signed Pete Nance to a two-way contract before the opener.
The Bucks have reported everyone available for tonight. Minnesota is 4-3 and is missing Anthony Edwards after right knee surgery and Donte DiVincenzo after right Achilles surgery. Milwaukee’s visit begins at 7:00 PM CT.
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The Milwaukee Bucks are 1-5: 1-3 at home and 0-2 on the road.
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