The Milwaukee Bucks and New York Knicks square off in a crunch NBA Cup game at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The Bucks are third in East Group C with a 2-1 record, while the Knicks are second with the same record.
Milwaukee is likely not advancing to the next stage of the NBA Cup. Even if the Bucks beat the Knicks and improve to a 3-1 record, the Heat wins the group by virtue of beating Milwaukee earlier. In terms of the wild card spot, which is reserved for the best non-group winner, the Bucks are fourth and 20 points behind the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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On the flipside, the Knicks just have to win against the Bucks to seal their place in the quarterfinals. New York holds the tiebreaker over the Heat, having recorded a victory earlier in the competition.
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Here are the starting lineups for both teams.
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Starting Lineups Tonight
Milwaukee Bucks starting lineup
There is a good chance that Giannis Antetokounmpo makes his comeback after missing the last four games. If the Greek superstar returns, then he will definitely take his place in the starting lineup. A potential Antetokounmpo return will force Kyle Kuzma back to the bench.
Ryan Rollins and Gary Trent Jr. will continue to share the backcourt, while AJ Green will be on the wing. Myles Turner will lead the front court from the center position.
Bucks depth charts against the Knicks:
PGRyan RollinsCole AnthonyMark SearsSGAJ GreenGary HarrisAmir CoffeySFGary Trent Jr. Kyle KuzmaAndre Jackson Jr.PFGiannis Antetokounmpo *Bobby PortisThanasis AntetokounmpoCMyles TurnerJericho SimsPete Nance
New York Knicks starting lineup
The Knicks’ starting lineup is set, with Jalen Brunson leading the group from the point guard position. Miles McBride will partner with Brunson in the backcourt.
Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges will take their place on the wing, while Karl-Anthony Towns will be the team’s center. In six games, this Knicks lineup has an offensive rating of 107.0 and a defensive rating of 117.4.
Knicks depth chart against the Bucks:
PGJalen BrunsonTyler Kolek
SGMiles McBrideJordan Clarkson
SFMikal Bridges
Pacome DadietPFJosh HartGuerschon YabuseleTrey Jemison IIICKarl-Anthony TownsMitchell RobinsonAriel Hukporti
Milwaukee Bucks vs. New York Knicks Injury Reports
The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable due to a left adductor strain. Alex Antetokounmpo (G League Two-Way), Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee meniscus surgery) and Taurean Prince (neck surgery) are all ruled out.
On the contrary, the Knicks are without two key contributors, including one starter. OG Anunoby remains out with a left hamstring strain, while Landry Shamet is sidelined due to a right shoulder sprain.
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Edited by Atishay Jain