The Milwaukee Bucks are looking to regain their winning form as they head to Toronto to face the Raptors on Monday night. The Bucks are 3-5 since their NBA Cup victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Dec. 17, including a recent 105-102 home loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday.

Bucks’ Recent Struggles
The Bucks have faced some challenges since their in-season tournament win, including a 113-110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday. Despite their recent struggles, the Bucks have shown flashes of their potential, but consistency has been an issue.
Raptors’ Defensive Woes
The Toronto Raptors have been dealing with their own set of problems, including a 106-97 home loss to the Orlando Magic on Friday. This was their 12th loss in their last 13 games. The Raptors have struggled defensively, allowing the Magic to shoot 19-for-44 from beyond the arc (43.2 percent), including 9-for-14 in the first quarter.
Key Players
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Bucks’ star player has been a consistent performer, averaging 32.3 points and 11.6 rebounds per game.
- Immanuel Quickley: The Raptors’ guard has returned from an elbow injury and has been impressive, posting 21 points and 15 assists against Brooklyn, followed by 11 points and 11 assists against Orlando.
- RJ Barrett: The Raptors’ leading scorer has averaged 23.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game.
Previous Meeting
The Bucks won the first meeting of the season with the Raptors 99-85 in Milwaukee on Nov. 12, starting them on a 12-3 run to reach the NBA Cup final.
Outlook
The Bucks will need to find their rhythm and improve their consistency if they want to secure a win against the struggling Raptors. Meanwhile, the Raptors will look to bounce back from their recent defensive lapses and try to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo.
It’s going to be an intriguing matchup, and fans of both teams will be eagerly watching to see if the Bucks can regain their winning form or if the Raptors can pull off an upset.