Bucks vs. Knicks: Milwaukee Enters With Injury Concerns Against Surging New York
The Knicks host the Bucks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday, with Milwaukee dealing with questionable players and New York riding a three-game winning streak.
The Milwaukee Bucks visit the New York Knicks on Tuesday in a matchup that has drawn strong search interest, with Milwaukee facing injury concerns for the first time this season. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Madison Square Garden in New York City, where the Knicks are a heavy favorite.
Two teams moving in opposite directions
New York enters at 5-4 and has won three straight games, each by double digits. Its most recent win came on Saturday, a 109-97 victory over Cleveland.
Milwaukee is 1-9 and has lost six consecutive games, leaving it tied for the worst record in the league. This is the first meeting between the two teams this season, although the Knicks have won seven of the last eight head-to-head matchups.
Injury updates
Milwaukee's Tyler Herro (knee) and Kel'el Ware (ankle) are listed as questionable. New York's Josh Hart (illness) is doubtful.
Injury news has been a focus ahead of the game, with a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel report noting the Bucks are dealing with injury concerns for the first time this season. Yahoo Sports also reported that the status of two key Bucks players remains uncertain ahead of the game.
Betting lines and model projections
The Knicks are listed as 15.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 222.5, according to CBS Sports. CBS Sports' SportsLine Projection Model favors the over, noting that four of the last five meetings between the teams have gone over the total.
New York's offense has picked up after a slow start. The Knicks averaged 114.6 points over their last five games after scoring 104 points across their first four. Milwaukee ranks among the bottom three in the league in both points allowed per game and defensive rating, and it forces the fewest turnovers per game.
What we know so far
The Knicks are expected to be favored at home, but Milwaukee's availability will be a key storyline. Whether Herro, Ware and Hart play has not been officially confirmed and will likely be clearer closer to tipoff. The game is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10, at Madison Square Garden.
