"Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will not be suiting up tonight, so naturally this will hinder Milwaukee on both ends immensely. Like most teams, without their superstar, Milwaukee is much less fearsome, so Toronto should be able to pick up the win fairly simply tonight, and this game will also give them a chance to work out some kinks in their offense as well."
"Toronto's defense should have a field day with this Milwaukee Bucks team, their creation has taken a major hit, and they should not be able to generate consistent rim looks tonight. Milwaukee's defense on the other hand is poor with and without Antetokounmpo, and they don't have any standout defenders who can stick with Scottie Barnes or Brandon Ingram. Milwaukee;s wing defenders are poor as well"
The Toronto Raptors travel to Fiserv Forum after a clutch win over the Miami Heat and seek a second consecutive victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play, significantly reducing Milwaukee's two-way impact and playmaking. Toronto enters 16-11 with an offensive rating of 114.8 and defensive rating of 112.6, while Milwaukee sits 11-16 with an offensive rating of 113.4 and defensive rating of 117.0. Milwaukee's offensive rating drops from 126.02 with Giannis to 107.36 without him. Toronto's defense should limit consistent rim looks and exploit weak wing and backcourt defenders; turnovers and three-point defense will determine margin of victory.
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