The Brooklyn Nets just lost a close game against the Boston Celtics, and now they welcome another Eastern Conference giant in the Milwaukee Bucks. This will be a tough matchup for Brooklyn as they’re facing a stacked Bucks roster while missing a few key players.

Brooklyn will still be without their starting frontcourt players, Cameron Johnson and Nic Claxton, as they’re still dealing with lower-body injuries. This formidable Bucks lineup poses a significant challenge, with the presence of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez dominating in the paint.

The Nets are still dealing with Claxton’s injury, which has been confirmed to be a high ankle sprain that will take him out for six to eight weeks, while Johnson is still out with his calf injury and will be re-evaluated in just over a week.

Additionally, Lonnie Walker IV is on the injury report with a day-to-day knee injury. The Nets’ big-man depth will likely mean Finney-Smith will continue to play as the starting small-ball center.

On the other hand, the Bucks are fully healthy. The only hiccup they’re facing is Middleton, who continues to play on a minute restriction to cope with his right knee issues.