OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for March 24 | 2023-24 NBA Season
The OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks game will take place in Milwaukee on Sunday, with tipoff set for 7 p.m. ET. This will be their third encounter of the season, with the Bucks winning both previous matchups.
The Thunder (49-20) are first in the Western Conference and have won eight of their last 10 outings. They are riding a four-game winning streak after defeating the Toronto Raptors 123-103 on Friday.
On the other hand, the Bucks (45-25) are second in the Eastern Conference, winning six of their previous 10 contests. They won their last matchup against the Brooklyn Nets 115-108 on Thursday.
OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Injury Reports
OKC Thunder injury report for March 24
The Thunder boast a healthy roster with no player listed on the injury report for the game.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report for March 24
The Bucks had two names on their injury report: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Hamstring) and Khris Middleton (Ankle). They are both cleared for the game, and their involvement will be available to play.
OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
OKC Thunder Starting Lineup and Depth Chart for March 24
With no players on the injury report, the Thunder will likely start with their usual lineup.
Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are listed as probable in the injury report, so they will likely start for the Bucks on Sunday.
OKC Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Key Matchups
Sunday's showdown between the Thunder and the Bucks is bound to be a treat for NBA fans as two top contenders battle it out on the court. Their previous two matchups were held within a span of a week and featured key players missing on both teams due to injury.
With the Bucks 2-0 in the season against the Thunder, the upcoming matchup will be the first time a healthy roster on both teams will play each other.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Damian Lillard will be a key matchup to watch as they coordinate the plays for their teams. We can expect a clash of skillful scoring and assists from both teams through their point guards.
Moreover, if Giannis Antetokounmpo is cleared for the game, his rebounding ability and explosive scoring in the paint will need to be countered by Chet Holmgren. Antetokounmpo’s effectiveness against Holmgren and the Thunder’s defense could be the most important factor in tipping the odds to the game's outcome.