**Los Angeles Lakers (9-4) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (8-5) Preview**
**Date & Time:** Saturday, 8 p.m. EST
**Location:** Milwaukee
**BetMGM Sportsbook Line:** Bucks -1
**Over/Under:** 232.5
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**Bottom Line:**
Milwaukee hosts the Los Angeles Lakers following an overtime victory against the Charlotte Hornets, winning 147-134. The Bucks hold a 5-2 record at home and rank seventh in the Eastern Conference, averaging 27.3 assists per game. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the team with 7.3 assists on average.
The Lakers come into Milwaukee with a 6-2 road record. Los Angeles is undefeated (2-0) in one-possession games this season. Milwaukee averages 15.3 made three-pointers per game, which is 1.5 more than the 13.8 three-pointers the Lakers typically allow.
Offensively, the Lakers are shooting an efficient 50.5% from the field—3.9% higher than the 46.6% shooting percentage the Bucks’ opponents have posted this season.
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**Top Performers:**
– **Milwaukee Bucks:** Ryan Rollins is shooting 53.7% and averaging 17.5 points per game.
– **Los Angeles Lakers:** Kyle Kuzma has been hot, averaging 29.0 points over his last 10 games. Luka Doncic leads the Lakers with impressive averages of 33.7 points, 8.9 rebounds, 9.2 assists, and 1.8 steals per game. Austin Reaves is also contributing significantly, averaging 31 points and seven assists over the past 10 games.
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**Last 10 Games:**
– **Bucks:** 6-4 record, averaging 119.5 points, 39.0 rebounds, 27.4 assists, 7.6 steals, and 4.8 blocks per game. The team shoots 50.7% from the field while allowing opponents to average 119.0 points per game.
– **Lakers:** 7-3 record, averaging 114.5 points, 40.5 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 10.0 steals, and 3.7 blocks per game. The Lakers shoot 49.5% from the field and allow 115.8 points per game on defense.
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**Injuries:**
– **Bucks:** Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) – out, Taurean Prince (neck) – out
– **Lakers:** LeBron James (sciatica) – out, Gabe Vincent (ankle) – out
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This matchup features two strong teams with dynamic offensive weapons, promising an exciting game in Milwaukee.
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*The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.*
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