Bucks Looking To End Two-Game Slide
The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Memphis Grizzlies at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday evening.

This marks the first game of a three-game home stand for the Bucks (27-19), as they will look to bounce back from a two-game slide and add to their, 14-8, home record. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues his great play and is leading the team, averaging 31.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.8 blocks, over the last five games. Khris Middleton has been hot lately, averaging 25.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 7.2 assists and 1.8 steals, over the last five games. Jrue Holiday (ankle) has been sidelined for the last six games and remains questionable for action on Wednesday. If Holliday remains out, George Hill will continue to pick up extra playing time. The Bucks are averaging 111.7 points per game, and they are holding opponents to an average of 108.0 points per game.

Meanwhile, the Grizzlies (31-15) have won nine of their last 10 games. This marks their first game of a four-game road trip, as they will be looking to build off a win in their last contest and add to their, 14-6, road record. Ja Morant continues his stellar play, averaging 21.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 7.0 assists, over the last five outings. Desmond Bane is coming off an impressive, 25-point outing and is averaging 17.7 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals, per game. Jaren Jackson has picked up his play again and is averaging 15.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 3.3 blocks and 1.4 steals, over the last 10 games. The Grizzlies are averaging 111.8 points per game, which is fourth most in the league. On the other end, they are holding opponents to an average of 107.9 points per game.
Posted on: 1/18/2022 2:09 PM