After parting ways with Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have plummeted towards the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. The Bucks have lost 10 of their opening 11 games of the new campaign, while the Los Angeles Lakers, led by Luka Doncic, are playing excellent basketball as they look to secure a play-off berth early.
Milwaukee Bucks
After a hard-fought win over the mediocre Indiana Pacers (110:102), the Milwaukee Bucks have lost seven games in a row, with all but one of those defeats coming by 10+ points. The Bucks are weak around the basket, relying on the shooting ability of Tyler Herro and their other marksmen. They rank second in the NBA for three-point attempts (43.6 per game), but their defence is not doing its job.
Los Angeles Lakers
November has been perfect for the Los Angeles Lakers — six consecutive wins, with their away victory over the Detroit Pistons (121:116) a particular highlight. The Lakers played without Luka Doncic in that game, before he scored 32 points away to the Atlanta Hawks (124:114). With a fully available squad, the Lakers look like genuine title contenders — but can they maintain their motivation and stay healthy until spring?
Milwaukee Bucks vs Los Angeles Lakers Prediction
In their most recent meeting on the Milwaukee Bucks' court, the Los Angeles Lakers won by a wide margin (119:95). We are confident that the Lakers will pull clear of the Bucks again, and will do so before half-time.
