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Published 12:15 IST, November 6th 2019

NBA 2019-20: LA Clippers vs Milwaukee Bucks match preview & team news

LA Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks will face each other on Thursday, November 7 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, USA (8:30 AM). Here is the preview.

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Los Angeles Clippers and Milwaukee Bucks will play against each other on Wednesday evening (Thursday, 8.30 AM IST). The match will take place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA. Both teams have won five and lost two matches. The Bucks last beat Minnesota Timberwolves 134-106. While the Clippers beat Utah Jazz in a 105-94 encounter. With both teams performing at their best, the upcoming clash will be a nail-biting encounter. 

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NBA: Milwaukee Bucks

The Bucks have had a good start to the NBA 2019-20 regular season, with a 2-1 record at home and 3-1 on the road. Their victory against Utah Jazz was their third consecutive win. Giannis Antetokounmpo is once again an early candidate for the MVP award and currently has an average of 27.7 points, 7.4 assists and 14 rebounds. The Bucks are averaging at 121 points and are among the best defensive units of the NBA. Khris Middleton has also performed consistently and has an average of 19.4 points. The Bucks' roster has also remained constant with Wes Matthews, Robin Lopez and Kyle Korver as new faces. Malcolm Brogdon exited through free agency. 

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NBA: Los Angeles Clippers

On the other hand, the Clippers are currently unbeaten at home and 1-2 on the road. Kawhi Leonard is undoubtedly their key player, averaging at 29.3 points per game. However, fans will not be able to witness the Leonard-Antetokoumpo match-up they had been waiting for. Leonard will miss the game as part of the team's rotation policy. After Leonard, Lou Williams currently has a 20.3 point average. He scored a season-high 24 points in their game against Utah Jazz on Friday, November 1. 

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Updated 13:53 IST, November 6th 2019