Milwaukee Bucks Game Preview: Jan. 15 at Atlanta Hawks

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Dec 9, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha (25) tries to steal the ball from Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /

Finale

This game likely won’t be as easy as the last one for Milwaukee. The Hawks, despite not being able to shoot and apparently considering a firesale, are good this season. A lot of that comes from coaching.

Mike Budenholzer has say in personnel in Atlanta, and he’s also one of the best few coaches in the NBA. Bud always has his players’ backs, and the culture there helps the Hawks stay consistently good from year to year.

That’s something the Bucks should strive to emulate. First, though, Milwaukee should strive to win on Sunday. With Giannis finally back and looking healthy, this should be a really fun matinee game for the fans.

Predictions and Leaderboard:

Rohan Katti: Bucks by 7 — 25-13, 414 point differential

Lukas Harkins: Bucks by 2 — 23-15, 414 point differential

Adam Coffman: Bucks by 5 — 23-15, 428 point differential

Tom Pheister: Bucks by 10 — 23-15, 454 point differential

Adam McGee: Bucks by 5 — 22-16, 454 point differential

Jordan Treske: Bucks by 9 — 21-17, 500 point differential

Tim Wray: Hawks by 4 — 20-18, 443 point differential

Ti Windisch: Hawks by 4 — 19-19, 456 point differential

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The game is on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. and will be televised on Fox Sports Wisconsin.

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