Published on: Mar 22, 2022 3:38 pm IST|Updated on: Mar 22, 2022 11:02 pm IST
MIL vs CHI Dream11: NBA keeps getting growing its fanbase and the Indian subcontinent has also been encompassed within the expansion. The up-and-down action of the NBA is well appreciated because of the top-notch athleticism, varied shooting skills, and overall, it has been considered as the most athletic league in the world. And as the league towards the Postseason, we will only see more intensity. And to further the Regular Season chapters, the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Chicago Bulls.
The Bucks are the defending champions and they have been hovering in the second-to-fourth rank range as the Conference play in the East is highly complicated and the picture isn’t clear in the top seven ranks yet. On the other hand, the Bulls slipped from the first to the fifth slot after a troublesome run due to the team’s weak defense and inability to win away from home. However, with the duo of DeRozan and LaVine, the team can still salvage the season.
Host: Milwaukee Bucks Visitors: Chicago Bulls Match Timing: 23 March, @ 05:30 AM Venue: Fiserv Forum
The Bucks come into this game after losing to the Timberwolves 119:139 as their leading player Antetokounmpo missed the last game.
The Bucks have been doing a great job of maintaining a top-four position but the way things are going, it is still unclear where they will finish. One thing is clear, Giannis is vital to the team’s success and whenever he has missed a game, the team has suffered blowout losses as both sides of the floor get compromised without him. On the other hand, it is also a must to point out that the team balance is disturbed if either Middleton or Holiday also miss out. The bench has been a little weak but with Connaughton’s return, there is some depth. Allen will play a crucial role as the perimeter shooter once the Playoffs arrive. Overall, the Bucks are likely to receive fiercer resistance in the Playoffs this season but as long as Giannis is healthy, the squad stands a huge chance to clinch the championship again.
After a poor three-game losing streak, the Bulls beat the Raptors 113:99 as LaVine and DeRozan combined for 51 points.
The Bulls had been playing a tremendous brand of basketball when the lineup of Ball, LaVine, DeRozan, Green, Vucevic, and Caruso was consistently active. With the injury to Ball, the lineup balance is disturbed as his scoring, rebounding, playmaking, and defense all played a vital role earlier. The Bulls’ isolation-heavy style can backfire at times, especially when the team is playing away from home. The team defense has also been weak on the road and the squad needs to get it together as the Playoffs are nearing. During the postseason, there are bound to be amped-up squads like Celtics, Bucks, Heat, Sixers, etc, teams that have shown better ability to win away from home, especially in Heat, Sixers, and Celtics lately. So how will the Bulls respond after getting Patrick Williams back?
Milwaukee Bucks (3rd in East) | Chicago Bulls (5th in East) Games: 71 | 71 Wins: 44 | 42 Defeats: 27 | 29
Milwaukee Bucks Team News:
Bucks Expected Starting Five Middle: PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo (PROBABLE) | C: Bobby Portis Guards: SG: Pat Connaughton | SG: Grayson Allen | PG: Jrue Holiday
Bench: Serge Ibaka, Jordan Nwora, Brook Lopez, Wesley Matthews, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Sandro Mamukelashvili.
Chicago Bulls News:
Bulls Expected Starting Five Wings: SF: JaVonte Green | SF: DeMar DeRozan Middle: C: Nikola Vucevic Guards: PG: Alex Caruso | SG: Zach LaVine
BENCH: Troy Brown Jr, Tyler Cook, Patrick Williams, Ayo Dosunmu, Coby White, Tristan Thompson, Alfonzo McKinnie, Matt Thomas, Malcolm Hill, Marko Samonovic.
Giannis Antetokounmpo(MIL) Points: 36 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 02 Steals: 02 Blocks: 01 Antetokounmpo missed the last game and the Bucks got hammered without him. He has been a terrific all-around presence and an MVP candidate. The PF has mostly been in 30+ points, 10-15 rebounds, and 5-6 assists range these days. The guard can be considered as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario. He is PROBABLE for the game. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 50-67
DeMar DeRozan(CHI) Points: 26 Rebounds: 05 Assists: 01 Blocks: 03 Steals: 01 While DeRozan has not been dropping 30+ points anymore, he is still a vital presence as the isolation scorer. He has mostly been in 20-26 points and 4-7 rebounds range these days. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 30-44
Jrue Holiday(MIL) Points: 14 Rebounds: 02 Assists: 07 Steals: 02 Guard Jrue has been doing a great job running the Point Guard position for the defending champs. The Point Guard has mostly been in 17-24 points and 6-9 assists range. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 28-40
Zach LaVine(CHI) Points: 26 Rebounds: 06 Assists: 06 Steals: 01 Off-guard Zach is a well-adept isolation scorer who has also done a decent job as the playmaker and rebounder. He has mostly been in 25-27 points, 3-5 rebounds, and 5-6 assists range these days. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 34-46
Bobby Portis(MIL) Points: 04 Rebounds: 10 Assists: 00 Blocks: 01 Portis has been benefitting from playing alongside Giannis and he has gotten the job done in the absence of starting Center Lopez. The big has mostly been in 12-19 points and 8-12 rebounds range this season. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-36
Nikola Vucevic(CHI) Points: 19 Rebounds: 13 Assists: 02 Blocks: 01 Steals: 01 Center Vucevic has done a great job as a scorer and rebounder for the Bulls in the middle, but can be a bit up-and-down defensively. The Center has mostly been in 16-19 points and 11-14 rebounds range these days. Expected Fantasy Points Range: 26-40
PG: J Holiday, A Caruso SG: P Connaughton SF: D DeRozan(PP) PF: G Antetokounmpo(SP) C: B Portis, B Lopez, P Williams
Isn’t it fun to watch DeRozan or LaVine taking over the offensive end or Giannis just driving to the rim with no answer from the opposition? However, in not the best news for Indian NBA fans, you can’t catch this match on the streaming services JIO TV and Voot, two designated streaming platforms for NBA games in India. So how can you watch this game? Therefore, I recommend purchasing the annual subscription(599 rupees per year) in the NBA League Pass and you can both watch live games and also go through the full game replays. To learn the scores, news, stats, and other NBA stuff, go to the official website of the NBA.