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The Milwaukee Bucks will go head to head against the New York Knicks on Friday, March 28th at the Fiserv Forum. The talking point from Bucks point of view would be whether their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo starts against the Knicks or not.
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against New York Knicks?
Giannis Antetokounmpo has kept himself in the contention for the MVP award this season but didn't feature in the last game that the Bucks played due to a foot injury. He has played 59 games out of the 72 matches the Bucks have played so far this season. A lower-body injury has the Bucks extra cautious in his case as they prepare for a playoff run.
The Greek Freak missed the last game against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday as the team lost 117-127. He was listed as questionable on Friday morning going into the clash against the Knicks but is not expected to suit up against the latter. According to ESPN, he has been listed as day-to-day.
His presence in the starting lineup is crucial in a game that could go a long way in determining the playoff seeding in the Eastern Conference. His absence means that the Bucks are vulnerable and might lose the season series against Karl-Anthony Towns led Knicks.
Damian Lillard has been ruled out of the clash as blood clots were found in his right calf. In this situation, the Bucks can't even rush Antetokounmpo back for a game. They are choosing to give him extra time to recover before the playoffs.
What will the Bucks miss if Giannis Antetokounmpo misses against Knicks?
The Bucks will be without their key player Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Knicks will be without Jalen Brunson. In the last match against the Knicks on January 12, the Bucks struggled as they lost the game 106-140, dropping to 0-2 against the former this season.
In that game, Antetokounmpo played for 31 minutes and registered 24 points and 13 rebounds. He is the shining light for the Bucks' offense as they are missing Lillard. In the 59 games that he has played this season, he averages 30.2 points, 12.0 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game.
The Bucks are sixth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 40-32 and are on a two-game losing streak. The Knicks find themselves third in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-27 and are on a one-game losing streak.
When and where to watch New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks clash?
The tip-off time for the New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks clash is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks clash will be available on MSG and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. The fans can enjoy the live streaming of New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks clash on Fubo TV app.
