Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Jan. 4 at New York Knicks

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Jan 10, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks small forward Carmelo Anthony (7) is defended by Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Finale

The Thunder are better than the Knicks. If the Bucks can stay consistent, they could be able to get a win or two here against the Knicks over the next few days. New York has found ways to get some wins thus far, even though the team has a negative net rating.

Porzingis’ health will obviously have a lot to do with the outcome, but even with him the Bucks should have a good shot. There just aren’t enough forwards on this team who can defend Giannis or Jabari, or both of them at once.

One of the things actually working in Milwaukee’s favor might be that the game is in New York. The young Bucks get excited over things like that, meaning the spotlight might cause Giannis and Jabari to ball out excessively against the Knicks.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Rohan Katti: Bucks by 8 — 23-10, 370 point differential

Adam Coffman: Bucks by 6 — 21-12, 382 point differential

Tom Pheister: Bucks by 7 — 20-13, 405 point differential

Adam McGee: Bucks by 12 — 20-13, 381 point differential

Jordan Treske: Knicks by 5 — 20-13, 440 point differential

Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 4 — 19-14, 396 point differential

Tim Wray: Knicks by 3 — 19-14, 402 point differential

Ti Windisch: Bucks by 20 — 16-17, 407 point differential

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The game is on Wednesday night at 6:30 p.m. CT, and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin.

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