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Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings: Predicted Starting Lineups and Depth Chart for Mar. 22 | NBA 2024-25 Season

The Sacramento Kings host the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday for their second and final encounter of the 2024-25 NBA season. The Bucks defeated the Kings 115-130 at home during their previous meeting in January.

Ahead of the matchup, Milwaukee is fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with a 39-30 record and has won five of its last 10 outings. They are coming off a blowout 118-89 victory over a short-handed LA Lakers on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks to victory with 28 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in the game.

Meanwhile, Sacramento stands ninth in the West with a 35-34 record. They have won four of their last 10 games and are coming off a 128-116 home loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Malik Monk led their losing effort in the game with 34 points, five assists and one rebound.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings: Injury Reports

Bucks injury report for Mar. 22

The Bucks have five players listed on their injury report for the upcoming matchup. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Gary Trent Jr. are probable to play and their participation will be a game-time decision. Damian Lillard, Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims are out for the contest.

PlayerStatusInjury
Giannis AntetokounmpoProbable (GTD)Knee
Gary Trent Jr.Probable (GTD)Knee
Damian LillardOut Calf
Bobby PortisOut Suspension
Jericho SimsOut 
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Kings injury report for Mar. 22

On the other hand, the Kings boast a relatively healthier roster with just Domantas Sabonis listed as out on their injury report.

PlayerStatusInjury
Domantas SabonisOut 
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Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings: Starting lineups and depth charts

Bucks Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for Mar. 22

The Bucks are projected to use a starting lineup of Ryan Rollins (PG), Taurean Prince (SG), Kyle Kuzma (SF), Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF) and Brook Lopez (C) for the upcoming matchup.

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGRyan RollinsKevin Porter Jr.Jamaree Bouyea
SGTaurean PrinceAJ GreenGary Trent Jr.*
SFKyle KuzmaGary Trent Jr.*Andre Jackson Jr.
PFGiannis Antetokounmpo*Kyle KuzmaTaurean Prince
CBrook LopezGiannis Antetokounmpo*Pete Nance

Kings Starting lineup and depth chart for Mar. 22

Meanwhile, the Kings are expected to use a starting lineup of Malik Monk (PG), Zach LaVine (SG), DeMar DeRozan (SF), Keegan Murray (PF) and Jonas Valanciunas (C).

PositionStarter2nd3rd
PGMalik Monk
Devin CarterMarkelle Fultz
SGZach LaVine
Keon EllisMalik Monk
SFDeMar DeRozanJake LaRaviaDoug McDermott
PFKeegan Murray
Trey LylesJake LaRavia
CJonas ValanciunasTrey LylesIsaac Jones

How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs Sacramento Kings?

The Bucks-Kings matchup is scheduled to tip off at 10 p.m. EST on Saturday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The game will be broadcast nationally on NBA TV and locally on FDSWI and NBCS-CA. It is also available to be streamed live on FuboTV or via NBA League Pass.

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