New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks: Injury Report, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - January 28th, 2022 | NBA Season 2021-22
![The host and defending champion Milwaukee Bucks are looking to clinch the season series 3-1 against the New York Knicks on Friday. [Photo: NBA.com]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/01/7a863-16433703566070-1920.jpg?w=500)
The New York Knicks and Milwaukee Bucks are both hoping to rebound from their respective losses when they meet at the Fiserv Forum on Friday. Milwaukee leads the season series 2-1 and could clinch it with another win against the reeling Knicks.
The Knicks have lost 5 of their last 6 games have looked like a shell of the team that surprised everyone last season on their way to the playoffs. Julius Randle, like many in the lineup, has disappointed with his performances this campaign as compared to last year. They will get no respite against the defending champions on the latter’s home floor.
Milwaukee was stunned last night by the emerging threat in the East in the form of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday in the lineup, they were unable to beat the Cavs on the road, going down 115-99. The Big 3 will be available and raring to go and make up for one of the rare losses they've endured when playing together.
Giannis was eating wings while answering questions in the postgame presser 😂🐔
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The Greek Freak continued his MVP charge with yet another dazzling display despite the loss. He will once more be the biggest challenge to New York’s hobbled frontcourt. Milwaukee shot poorly in their loss to the Cavs, shooting below 50% form the field, one imagines that the Knicks will be hoping for more of the same in this encounter.
New York Knicks Injury Report
Derrick Rose is still recovering from an ankle injury and will not be available. Luka Samanic is not traveling with the team as he has been assigned to the G-League. While Ryan Arcidiacono (ankle) and Nerlens Noel (knee) have both been listed as "questionable."
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Brook Lopez is still out as he rehabilitates from back surgery. Meanwhile, Rodney Hood (Achilles) and Wesley Matthews (knee) have been ruled doubtful and probable, respectively.
New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks:
Predicted Lineups
New York Knicks
![Tom Thibodeau's team has looked out of sync for most of the season. [Photo: Daily Knicks]](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2022/01/083e7-16433710537534-1920.jpg)
The entire Knicks starting unit has been struggling, but head coach Tom Thibodeau has not shown any signs of making changes. He’ll likely give his usual starters another go. Kemba Walker and Evan Fournier resume their backcourt roles. While, New York’s frontline will feature RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson as the three, four and five.
Milwaukee Bucks
Jrue Holiday was re-inserted into the starting lineup several days after coming off the bench. Grayson Allen could partner him in the backcourt. While the frontcourt will be manned by familiar figures Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
Making his 6th #NBAAllStar appearance... Giannis Antetokounmpo of the @Bucks.
Drafted as the 15th pick in 2013 out of Greece, @Giannis_An34 is averaging 28.6 PPG, 11.2 RPG and 6.0 APG for the Bucks this season. https://t.co/JAOuCRdXaf
New York Knicks vs Milwaukee Bucks:
Starting 5s
New York Knicks
Point Guard - Kemba Walker | Shooting Guard - Evan Fournier | Small Forward - RJ Barrett | Power Forward - Julius Randle | Center - Mitchell Robinson
Milwaukee Bucks
Point Guard - Jrue Holiday | Shooting Guard - Grayson Allen | Small Forward - Khris Middleton | Power Forward - Giannis Antetokounmpo | Center - Bobby Portis