Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Jan. 13 vs Miami Heat

Finale

Although nothing is given in the NBA on any night, this is a game the Bucks should win. Milwaukee is simply better than the Heat, especially considering Giannis Antetokounmpo should be raring to go after having to sit out against the Washington Wizards and only playing nine minutes against the Spurs.

Giannis is the kind of player who wants to play, all the time. The Heat won’t have an answer for him on defense until he reaches Whiteside. Last game against the Golden State Warriors, Miami started 6’4″ Rodney McGruder at small forward. Kevin Durant dropped 28 points and eight rebounds on him.

The Greek Freak might do something similar, if he’s matched up on someone roughly eight inches shorter than he is all night long. If Milwaukee is playing well, Giannis and Jabari Parker should have some fun on Friday night.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Rohan Katti: Bucks by 8 — 24-13, 414 point differential

Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 5 — 22-15, 411 point differential

Adam Coffman: Bucks by 12 — 22-15, 424 point differential

Adam McGee: Bucks by 17 — 21-16, 445 point differential

Tom Pheister: Bucks by 11 — 22-15, 451 point differential

Jordan Treske: Bucks by 13 — 20-17, 495 point differential

Tim Wray: Bucks by 8 — 19-18, 443 point differential

Ti Windisch: Bucks by 6 — 18-19, 454 point differential

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The game is on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin.