Bucks Play Host to Cavaliers on Saturday
The Milwaukee Bucks play host to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Fiserv Forum on Saturday.

The Cavaliers (19-54) own an 8-9 record across their last 17 games, as that's sadly probably their best stretch of the season thus far. What that run directly correlates to is the return of Kevin Love. The all-star power forward has returned to his double-double ways and it's obvious just how much he means to this team. It's not just him though, as Collin Sexton has been brilliant in his rookie season too. In fact, Sexton has at least 20 points in eight-straight games while averaging 25.5 points per game in that span. That's incredible production from a rookie and this club appears to be in good hands for the future with Sexton running the show and Love dominating the paint.

The Bucks (54-19) are just 6-5 across their last 11 games, as that has put their homecourt hopes in jeopardy. While they still own the top-seed in the east, the Toronto Raptors are just three games behind in second. That's a lot of ground to make up in just nine games though, as Milwaukee looks well on their way to securing homecourt advantage throughout the postseason, with no west team even close. That's a scary thought for their opponents too, as the Bucks own a 29-6 record at Fiserv Forum this season. Health is what will determine the season for Milwaukee though. Not only did Nikola Mirotic break his hand last week, but Malcolm Brogdon also remains out for a few more weeks because of a heel issue. Giannis Antetokpounmpo has also been dealing with an ankle problem of his own and they simply can't afford to have him out of the lineup with all of these other pieces out too.

This is the third and final meeting between these teams, with Milwaukee winning two of three thus far. The Cleveland win actually came less than a week ago, as Milwaukee played that game without Antetokounmpo.
Posted on: 3/23/2019 4:29 PM
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