NBA Game Preview: Memphis Grizzlies (25-52) vs. Milwaukee Bucks (30-47)

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Tip‑Off is scheduled for 12:30 PM CT / 1:30 PM ET
Venue: Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI

Injury Report

Memphis Grizzlies

All listed as GTD for April 5:

Cam Spencer – Back

Olivier-Maxence Prosper – Back

Walter Clayton Jr. – Hip

Jahmai Mashack – Neck

Taj Gibson – Foot

Milwaukee Bucks

Gary Trent Jr. – GTD (Hip)

Ryan Rollins – GTD (Hip)

Bobby Portis – GTD (Wrist)

Giannis Antetokounmpo – GTD (Knee)

Kevin Porter Jr. – Out (Knee)

Recent Team Form

Memphis – Last 5 Games

L 128–96 vs TOR

L 130–119 vs NYK

L 131–105 vs PHX

W 125–124 vs CHI

L 119–109 vs HOU

Milwaukee – Last 5 Games

L 133–101 vs BOS

L 119–113 @ HOU

W 123–99 vs DAL

L 127–113 vs LAC

L 127–95 vs SAS

Team Statistical Profile

Memphis Grizzlies

115.1 PPG, 119.6 allowed

46% FG, 35.4% 3PT, 79.5% FT

42.4 RPG, 28.1 APG, 15.1 turnovers

Force 15.6 turnovers per game

Milwaukee Bucks

110.6 PPG, 116.9 allowed

48% FG

40.8 RPG, 25.6 APG

Series History

Recent matchups:

Dec 26, 2025: Bucks 125, Grizzlies 104

Feb 2, 2025: Grizzlies 132, Bucks 119

Oct 31, 2024: Grizzlies 122, Bucks 99

Apr 3, 2024: Grizzlies 111, Bucks 101

Feb 15, 2024: Grizzlies 113, Bucks 110

Memphis has historically matched up well with Milwaukee, winning 4 of the last 5.

Key Player Matchups

Cedric Coward (MEM)

13.4 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 2.8 APG

Efficient interior scorer and rebounder.

Ryan Rollins (MIL)

17.1 PPG, 5.6 APG, 4.6 RPG

Milwaukee’s leading scorer—status GTD.

Bobby Portis (MIL)

6.4 RPG, physical interior presence—status GTD.

GG Jackson II (MEM)

Coming off a 20‑point performance on 8‑for‑12 shooting.

Matchup Analysis

Memphis Advantages

Higher scoring offense (115.1 vs 110.6 PPG).

Forces more turnovers (15.6 per game).

Historically strong vs Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Advantages

Better shooting efficiency (48% FG).

Home‑court advantage at Fiserv Forum.

Potential return of Giannis (GTD) could swing the matchup.

X‑Factors

Availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo—a GTD knee injury makes him the biggest swing factor.

Memphis defensive issues (119.6 allowed) could be exploited by Milwaukee’s efficient shooting.

Turnovers: Both teams turnover‑prone; whoever wins the possession battle likely wins the game.

Game Odds

Memphis Grizzlies          227.5

Milwaukee Bucks            – 5.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, April 4, 2026

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