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Associated PressThe Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks, two teams trending in different directions, will meet for the second time in the last week on Wednesday in Milwaukee.
The Bucks have won eight in a row after their 122-118 victory of the Utah Jazz on Monday. The Hawks have lost seven straight after dropping a 125-113 decision to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday.
Milwaukee continues to ride the talents of 2018-19 MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo had 33 points and 11 rebounds in its first meeting with Atlanta. He averages 20.3 points and 8.5 rebounds in 21 career appearances against the Hawks.
The Hawks have struggled without power forward John Collins, the team's second-leading scorer and top rebounder. Atlanta continues to lean heavily on second-year point guard Trae Young. He followed Saturday's triple-double effort against Toronto by posting 37 points, six rebounds and nine assists against the Timberwolves. Young averages 26.6 points and 8.7 assists per game this season.
But the young team continues to have issues on the defensive end. That's where the youth and inexperience have the most ill effects.
