Published 00:22 IST, October 30th 2019
NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks match preview
Celtics vs Bucks: This clash at 5.30 am on Thursday promises to be yet another exciting clash of the West. Can the Antetokoumpo brothers rally past the Celtics?
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Boston Celtics will be facing a stern challenge from Milwaukee Bucks, when sides clash on Thursday, October 31. Celtics' last season ended in playoffs with four consecutive losses to Bucks. But new season brings new faces and Celtics will be looking to get on over Bucks early on.
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NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Squad News
Boston Celtics
While both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford have departed, Celtics roped in point guard Kemba Walker, who is expected to be a key player this season. Walker has been joined by Enes Kanter, Vincent Poirier, Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters. Point-forward Daniel is was injured last Thursday and might be unavailable for game.
Roster: Jaylen Brown, Carsen Edwards, Tacko Fall, Javonte Green, Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter, Romeo Langford, Semi Ojeleye, Vincent Poirier, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Daniel is, Kemba Walker, Brad Wanamaker, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams and Robert Williams.
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Milwaukee Bucks
In pre-season draft, Bucks bought back Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and part-time closer George Hill successfully. However, y lost Malcolm Brogdon to Indiana Pacers. Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Dragan Bender are two more additions to ir revamped roster. Thanasis will be uniting with his younger bror Giannis for very first time in NBA.
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Roster: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Dragan Bender, Eric Bledsoe, Sterling Brown, Pat Connaughton, Donte DiVincenzo, George Hill, Kyle Korver, Ersan Ilyasova, Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez, Frank Mason, Wesley Matws, Khris Middleton, Cam Reylds, Rayjon Tucker and D.J. Wilson.
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NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Match Preview
Thursday's encounter between conference rivals will provide a chance for both sides to dominate early in NBA season. Celtics had a pre-season win over champions Toronto Raptors as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined well to sink Raptors. Meanwhile, Bucks have a highlight of ir own as y beat James Harden-led Houston Rockets last Friday. It was a great show by ir talisman Giannis Antetokoumpo, posting a triple-double; first in season, to erase a 16-point deficit and rally past Rockets.
Giannis vows to fight for Milwaukee
And he rightly did well against Rockets
NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Match Schedule
Venue: TD Garden
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When: Thursday, October 31
Time: 5:30 AM IST
Where: SONY LIV
22:05 IST, October 29th 2019