Game 10 - Bucks at Blazers - 9:00 - FSWI

[MickeyDavis]

Should be a good game against a good team. Line opens as a pick'em.

[paulpressey25]

This thread needs some Epicurious.

[drone3]

Patty's revenge

[RogerMurdock]

Must win more than the election.

[Magic Giannison]

I love these early GTs.

Go Bucks go!

[Pachinko_]

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Game = Must Win Game

[bbbarnett47]

I like our chances here, even on the road. Lillard is always hard to contain but I feel like McCollum will play right into bud's defense, he loves to take tough midrange shots. Nurkic doesn't stretch the floor well at the C, Brook should drop like its hot. We've played well in Portland, even with dumb and dumber on our bench. I think we win this one by ~8 in a game that won't necessarily feel that close.

[trwi7]

This thread needs some Epicurious.

Budenholzer makes Stotts look like Kidd. Stotts makes Kidd look like McCarthy.

[ClassicJack]

Swept em last year. I think we lose this and earn the split at home.

[blazza18]

This road trip might be the toughest 4 game trek for any team this season.

Always enjoy games in Portland. Good team with one of the better home crowds in the league. Patty C revenge game coming up!!

[HKPackFan]

https://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-look-end-two-year-losing-streak-bucks-tuesday-night

TRAIL BLAZERS LOOK END TWO YEAR LOSING STREAK TO BUCKS TUESDAY NIGHT

The Trail Blazers pass the halfway point of a six-game homestand Tuesday nighst by hosting the Milwaukee Bucks in their first and only visit to the Moda Center this season. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

SERIES NOTES
ALL TIME: Bucks lead, 72-51
IN PORTLAND: Trail Blazers lead, 34-27
AT THE BUCKS: Bucks lead, 45-17
LAST PORTLAND WIN: 107-95, 2/2/16 (Portland)
LAST BUCKS WIN: 103-91, 3/21/18 (Portland)
CURRENT WIN STREAK: Four (Milwaukee)

GAME NOTES
• Tuesday’s game marks the first of two meetings between the Trail Blazers and the Bucks during the 2018-19 season. Milwaukee won the season series in 2017-18, 2-0.

• LAST MEETING: The Bucks defeated the Trail Blazers, 103-91, in Portland on Nov. 30. Milwaukee was led by Khris Middleton, who finished with 26 points (10-17 FG, 4-6 3-PT, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and four assists, while Jusuf Nurkic paced Portland with 25 points (9-17 FG, 7-8 FT), 11 rebounds, one assists and three steals.

• LEAGUE LEADERS: The Bucks are tied for the third-best winning percentage in the league (.889) while the Trail Blazers are tied for fifth (.700). Milwaukee has the best point differential in the league (+15.8) while the Trail Blazers rank fourth (+9.4).

• Damian Lillard averaged 22.0 points (41.9% FG, 38.5% 3-PT, 86.7% FT), 6.0 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.00 steals in two games against the Bucks last season. He has scored at least 25 points in three of his last four games against Milwaukee.

• Jusuf Nurkic averaged 21.0 points (47.1% FG, 83.3% FT), 11.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.00 blocks in two games against Milwaukee in 2017-18. Nurkic has recorded a double-double in all four of his career games against the Bucks.

• In two games against Milwaukee last season, CJ McCollum averaged 20.5 points (42.1% FG, 33.3% 3-PT, 100% FT), 4.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.00 steal. McCollum has scored 20-plus points in four of his last fi ve games against the Bucks.

• In two games against the Trail Blazers last season, Giannis Antetokounmpo averaged 32.0 points (55.8% FG, 20.0% 3-PT, 71.4% FT), 8.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists. Antetokounmpo has blocked 11 shots and recorded seven steals in his last four games against Portland.

• Khris Middleton averaged 22.0 points (53.3% FG, 57.1% 3-PT, 100% FT), 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists in two games against Portland last season. He has scored 20-plus points in three of his last four games against the Trail Blazers.

• CONNECTION: Milwaukee guard Pat Connaughton spent his first three seasons with the Trail Blazers (2015-18), posting averages of 3.7 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 155 games (six starts).

• CONNECTION: Terry Stotts spent two seasons as head coach of Milwaukee from 2005-07, compiling a 63-83 record (.432).

INJURY NOTES
Trail Blazers guard Nik Stauskas is questionable for Tuesday's game with a right quad injury while Maurice Harkless will miss his sixth consecutive game with a left knee injury.

As for the Bucks, D.J. Wilson (right hamstring) is out.

BROADCAST NOTES
Tuesday night's game can be seen locally on NBC Sports Northwest with Kevin Calabro, Lamar Hurd and Brooke Olzendam. NBC Sports Northwest also streams 76 live games during the 2018-19 Trail Blazers season. NBA League Pass will also carry Tuesday night's game, though blackouts based on location apply.

Got to start the roadtrip off on the right foot, gotta have a W ! THIS IS A MUST WIN.

[MartyConlonOnTheRun]

Win this and we are at worst 9-4 coming back home and guaranteed at least a tie for second place. Not bad for having played 76ers, @Celtics, Pacers, @Warriors, Raptors, @Hornets, @Nuggets, @TBlazers, @Clippers for 9 of the 13

[AussieBuck]

Good practice for our defensive scheme against a couple of gunner guards. Can't see Stotts having a plan B if the first one doesn't stop Giannis though.

[Jez2983]

Good practice for our defensive scheme against a couple of gunner guards. Can't see Stotts having a plan B if the first one doesn't stop Giannis though.

I was just going to talk about this. Lopez is a terrible match up for Nurkic. He will either set high screens or hang out on the perimeter ready to bomb 3's, meaning Giannis can score all the points.

Then with Brook being large, it's not like Nurkic will just push him around offensively. Nurkic to have a terrible game and Giannis should score 35+ if he's allowed an open lane.

[Dante80]

If we finish this trip 2-2 for for 10-3 overall I would be ecstatic. To do that, we need to win this one and the game against the Clippers.

Therefore, a must win.

[Wise1]

I'll be there cheering them on. Bucks win 121-110.

[vlietinho]

I'll be there cheering them on. Bucks win 121-110.

Represent! Thats awesome, hope they get that must win for ya!
Go Bucks!

[Besiktas]

6 at mourning. I can watch second half. Maybe...
Hate that games gainst West teams.

No problem if we Win. Not necessary to watch game.

[Pachinko_]

2pm game in Australia. Τοmorrow I shall be "working from home"

[brettski]

6 at mourning. I can watch second half. Maybe...
Hate that games gainst West teams.

No problem if we Win. Not necessary to watch game.

I am usually in mourning at 6am as well