The struggling Milwaukee Bucks will face the Atlanta Hawks in their next NBA matchup, aiming to snap their recent losing streak. Currently sitting sixth in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks hold a five-game lead over the seventh-ranked Hawks.
Milwaukee has been in rough shape lately, winning only two of their last seven games and currently riding a three-game losing streak. This poor run has hurt their chances of securing home-court advantage for the playoffs. If their struggles continue, they may even find themselves fighting for a postseason spot in the play-in tournament. After a 116-107 home loss to the Knicks, Doc Rivers' squad now trails the top four teams in the East by three games.
Meanwhile, the Hawks are also looking to bounce back after consecutive losses. Before this skid, Quin Snyder’s team had won three straight, but they’ve since fallen to the Rockets and Heat—giving up over 120 points in both games. Atlanta is now three games below .500 and just half a game ahead of the eighth-seeded Magic.
With nine games remaining in the regular season, the Hawks and Bucks are tied 2-2 in their season series, making this an important battle for both teams.
The Milwaukee Bucks currently hold a 40-33 record, placing them sixth in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Cleveland Cavaliers by 18.5 games. They’re also just 1.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons for fifth place. While the Bucks have been strong at home (23-13), they’ve struggled recently, losing five of their last seven games heading into Sunday.
In their most recent matchup, the Bucks fell 116-107 to the New York Knicks on March 28. Despite shooting 54.7% from the field and 39.4% from three, Milwaukee struggled with turnovers—16 giveaways led to 26 Knicks points. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the team with 30 points on 11-of-17 shooting, but the Bucks never held a lead larger than four points.
Bucks vs. Hawks: Season Series Tied 2-2
This game marks the fifth meeting between Milwaukee and Atlanta this season, with each team winning twice. The Bucks took the last matchup and will look to secure the series advantage.
Key Player Performances
Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate, averaging 30.2 points and 11.9 rebounds per game.
Damian Lillard leads the team in assists (7.1 per game) but will miss this game due to injury.
Team Stats Breakdown
Offense:
114.3 PPG (14th in NBA)
48.2% FG shooting (5th best)
38.2% from three (3rd best)
Defense:
112.3 PPG allowed (12th)
45.5% opponent FG% (4th best)
35.2% opponent 3P% (6th best)
Betting Trends
ATS Record: 36-36-2 (15-13-1 at home)
With one day off: 23-19-1 ATS
Total (O/U): Under is 37-36 overall, but the Over has hit in 29 of 50 home games (18-11 as home favorites).
Injury Report
Out: Damian Lillard, Jericho Sims
Probable: Giannis Antetokounmpo
Questionable: AJ Green
The Bucks will look to bounce back and gain ground in the East as they face the Hawks in this crucial matchup.
