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Pat Connaughton Pat Connaughton flops in spot start
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 11:13 PM
Pat Connaughton got a spot start on Monday vs. Denver but flopped with six points, three rebounds, one assist and three turnovers in 29 minutes.
Analysis: He was a solid fill-in starter last season with 9.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 2.5 steals and 2.0 triples, but ended up missing all five of his 3-point attempts tonight with Kyle Korver and Sterling Brown picking up the slack. With the Bucks missing their top seven rotation players tonight and most of them expected to play on Thursday vs. Boston, Connaughton can be sent packing to the waiver wire if you streamed him in a deep league. |
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Robin Lopez Robin Lopez scores 11 in spot start
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 11:09 PM
Robin Lopez started for a resting Brook Lopez on Monday vs. Denver, scoring 11 points with five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and three triples in 36 minutes.
Analysis: The Bucks were missing their top seven rotation players with most of them just resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Resting is going to be a recurring theme in Milwaukee with a 7.0 game lead over Toronto, so don't hesitate to stream Robin the next time his brother Brook gets a night off -- in his previous three starts he averaged 9.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 1.7 dimes, 0.7 steals, 2.3 blocks and 2.0 triples. |
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Sterling Brown Sterling Brown scores 16 points in start
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 11:04 PM
Sterling Brown got a rare start on Monday vs. the Nuggets, scoring 16 points with six rebounds, three assists, three triples and one block in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) missed his second game in a row, Eric Bledsoe (knee soreness) got the night off and Khris Middleton, Donte DiVincenzo, Marvin Williams and Brook Lopez all rested, so the Bucks just handed Denver the win on a platter. Sterling has been buried on the bench for most of the season and was a DNP-CD in his previous two, so he'll be irrelevant when Thursday's game vs. Boston rolls around. The Bucks will be resting players a ton though, so file this game away and keep Brown in mind the next time the Bucks are missing half their team because he's a solid fantasy player on a per-minute basis. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo a healthy scratch vs. DEN
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 10:52 PM
Donte DiVincenzo was a healthy scratch vs. the Nuggets on Monday.
Analysis: The Bucks were missing Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Eric Bledsoe (knee), so they ended up punting this second leg of a back-to-back by resting Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez and Marvin Williams as well. This was a huge bummer because it was an absolute smash spot for Donte who is averaging 17.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.7 dimes, 1.7 steals, 0.7 blocks and 2.7 triples over his last three games. Hang onto Donte because he should be back for Thursday vs. Boston. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez a healthy scratch vs. DEN
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 10:49 PM
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed that Brook Lopez was a healthy scratch for Monday vs. Denver.
Analysis: Khris Middleton, Donte DiVincenzo and Marvin Williams all rested too, while Eric Bledsoe and Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with knee issues. The Bucks essentially punted this game on the second leg of a back-to-back and it may not be the last time they do so with a 7.0 game lead over the 2nd-seeded Raptors. For now, we're expecting Lopez to play on Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. the Warriors. |
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Khris Middleton Budenholzer confirms Middleton was rested
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 10:46 PM
Matt Velazquez on Twitter
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer confirmed that Khris Middleton was a healthy scratch for Monday vs. Denver.
Analysis: The Bucks rested Middleton, Brook Lopez, Donte DiVincenzo and Marvin Williams without putting them on the injury report and without any heads up from the coaching staff, so they likely have a fine coming their way from the NBA. Even though they are on a three game losing streak, they have a 7.0 game lead over the 2nd seeded Raptors, so this is unlikely to be the last DNP-rest Middleton receives. For now, we're expecting him to play on Thursday vs. Boston and Saturday vs. the Warriors. |
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Brook Lopez Brook Lopez not starting on Monday
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 7:44 PM
Brook Lopez is not starting on Monday vs. Denver.
Analysis: The Bucks are starting Pat Connaughton, Sterling Brown, Wes Matthews, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez, so the Bucks may just be giving Brook and Khris Middleton the night off for the second leg of a back-to-back. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton not starting on Monday
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 7:42 PM
Khris Middleton is not in the starting lineup for Monday vs. Denver.
Analysis: Middleton is "available," but this may be a veteran's night off with no heads up from the coaching staff. The Bucks will start Pat Connaughton, Sterling Brown, Wes Matthews, Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez this evening. |
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George Hill George Hill (adductor) won't play Monday
Mon, Mar 9, 2020, 4:48 PM
NBA Injury Report
George Hill (right adductor contusion) has been ruled out for Monday's game in Denver.
Analysis: Hill returned from the groin injury on Sunday, but he apparently tweaked it in the process, so he could be headed for another multi-game absence here. Eric Bledsoe (knee) is doubtful, so Donte DiVincenzo figures to see big minutes as a starter tonight. |
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Khris Middleton Khris Middleton scores 39 points in defeat
Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 7:49 PM
Khris Middleton scored 39 points with two rebounds, four assists and three 3-pointers in 35 minutes during a 140-131 loss in Phoenix on Sunday.
Analysis: The chalk wins out here for even casual DFS players because it's no secret that Middleton is in a smash spot with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) hurting. In 631 minutes without Giannis, Middleton has a per-36 line of 30.9 points, 8.4 boards, 5.6 dimes, 0.9 steals and 3.1 treys on a 49/37/95 shooting line. His fantasy owners will be rooting for the Bucks to take it easy on Giannis. |
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George Hill George Hill gets 16 minutes on Sunday
Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 7:37 PM
George Hill scored two points with one rebound, one assist and one steal in 16 minutes against the Suns on Sunday.
Analysis: There wasn't too much overlap with Eric Bledsoe in this one, but that could change in future matchups. Still, Hill's injury history likely means he's not going to play on Monday, so even in a three-game Monday he's still a dicey streaming play. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo scores 16 in 29 minutes
Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 7:33 PM
Donte DiVincenzo scored 16 points with seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and two 3-pointers in 29 minutes against the Suns on Sunday.
Analysis: Simply put, he's an easy add right now as the Bucks look to fill Giannis Antetokounmpo's minutes and usage. Coach Mike Budenholzer runs a lot of different combos that include DiVincenzo, and obviously the minutes are going to be there now. The Bucks might even sit the veterans on Monday, so DiVincenzo is going to be a chalk DFS play and he should be in just about all lineups. |
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George Hill George Hill (groin) available to play Sunday
Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 4:04 PM
Eric Nehm on Twitter
George Hill (groin) will be available to play on Sunday against the Suns.
Analysis: He'll be back in action following a two-game stint on the sidelines, and he could see some increased opportunity tonight with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) unavailable. With Hill active, Eric Bledsoe's minutes could dip back to the lower-20s. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis Antetokounmpo out next two games
Sun, Mar 8, 2020, 2:53 PM
Malika Andrews on Twitter
Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with a minor joint capsule sprain in his left knee and he will sit out the final two games on Milwaukee's road trip.
Analysis: That means Antetkounmpo is out for Sunday in Phoenix, and he won't be taking the floor for Monday's game in Denver, either. Ersan Ilyasova will likely be moving into the starting lineup today, Donte DiVincenzo will see some increased opportunity on offense and Khris Middleton will see a sizeable uptick in usage. We'll get another update on The Greek Freak next week, but for now, we'll be considering him questionable for Thursday's game against the Celtics. |
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George Hill George Hill (groin) questionable to play Sun.
Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 7:38 PM
NBA.com
George Hill (groin contusion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Phoenix.
Analysis: Hill has missed each of Milwaukee's last two games thanks to a knee to the groin he took during Monday's loss to the Heat. Should he not be able to play Eric Bledsoe would take on even more minutes as the primary playmaker, as Milwaukee could also be without Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee). |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis (left knee) doubtful to play Sunday
Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 7:36 PM
NBA.com
Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Phoenix.
Analysis: Giannis underwent an MRI on Saturday, but the results have yet to be made public. Given the listing it appears likely that he'll miss at least one of Milwaukee's next two games, as they've got a back-to-back scheduled for Sunday/Monday. Donte DiVincenzo would be the biggest beneficiary should Giannis not be able to play, with Khris Middleton also getting even more shots than he usually would. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Antetokounmpo (knee) to get precautionary MRI
Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 12:32 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting a precautionary MRI on his left knee.
Analysis: Giannis appeared to tweak his left knee when he fell on Avery Bradley in the second half of Friday's loss to the Lakers. Giannis looked like he was in pain, but he remained in the game. It didn't seem to be an issue by the end of the contest. Nonetheless, Bucks fans and fantasy GMs alike will still hold their breath as we await word on the results of the MRI. Fingers crossed. The Bucks play a back-to-back on Sunday and Monday. |
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Donte DiVincenzo Donte DiVincenzo scores 17 points vs. LAL
Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 12:42 AM
Donte DiVincenzo had 17 points, four assists, three rebounds, one block and three triples in just 25 minutes vs. the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: That's three strong games in a row for Donte and this one comes on a night in which Eric Bledsoe looked like he was in playoff mode and Wes Matthews finished with three points in 27 minutes. Donte has been flirting with top-75 numbers in 9-cat all season in a reserve role but his minutes are trending up with 23 or more in four straight. He's averaging 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.8 dimes, 0.8 steals, 1.0 blocks and 1.8 triples in that span, and his steal rate is usually much better than this too. He's only owned in 17% of Yahoo Leagues but we like him as a must-own player, especially with Giannis Antetokounmpo tweaking his leg tonight. |
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Giannis finishes game after scary fall
Sat, Mar 7, 2020, 12:30 AM
Giannis Antetokounmpo had a scary fall in the fourth quarter of Friday's 113-103 loss to the Lakers, but somehow finished the game and posted 32 points (10-of-21 FGs, 11-of-14 FTs) with 12 rebounds, six assists, one steal, one triple and two turnovers in 36 minutes.
Analysis: Fantasy owners and Milwaukee fans all held their collective breath when Giannis' left knee appeared to buckle after landing on Avery Bradley. He grabbed his knee in obvious pain, but after looking gimpy for a couple possessions, he carried on like nothing happened and was moving OK in the final few minutes. He even showed off his new turnaround jumper which gives us more confidence that he dodged a bullet. It's worth mentioning that the Bucks have a back-to-back starting on Sunday, so maybe he gets a night off to be safe. Double check your waiver wire to make sure Donte DiVincenzo is rostered. |
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George Hill George Hill (groin) out Friday vs. Lakers
Fri, Mar 6, 2020, 8:14 PM
Eric Nehm on Twitter
George Hill (groin contusion) will not play against the Lakers on Friday.
Analysis: Hill will miss his second straight game after taking a knee to the groin on Monday against Miami. Eric Bledsoe will see a large piece of the pie at point guard with Donte DiVincenzo seeing some added minutes, too. |
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