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The Milwaukee Bucks will conclude their preseason on Tuesday, set to host the OKC Thunder at Fiserv Forum. So far, Milwaukee has been unbeatable, carrying a perfect 3-0 record into the matchup.
The Bucks have handled their Eastern Conference opponents with comfort, beating the Miami Heat 103–93 on October 6, the Detroit Pistons 117–111 on October 9, and the Chicago Bulls 127–121 on October 12.
Meanwhile, the Thunder have had a subpar preseason. They sit at 2–2, earning both of their wins against the Charlotte Hornets on October 5 and October 9. Their other games haven’t gone as well, as they suffered heavy losses to the Dallas Mavericks on October 6 and the Indiana Pacers on October 11, losing by an average of 16 points per game.
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With several key players sidelined for Oklahoma City, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren, Milwaukee will enter the game as strong favorites. The Bucks are expected to clinch the win and finish their preseason with an undefeated 4–0 record.
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OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks Injury Reports
Thunder
The OKC Thunder have loaded up their injury list ahead of their matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks. Nikola Topic, Kenrich Williams, and Thomas Sorber are confirmed to be out and won’t take the floor.
In addition, the Thunder have labeled several key players as day-to-day, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jaylin Williams, Isaiah Joe, and five others. Their availability will likely be decided closer to game time.
Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are mostly healthy for the rematch of the 2024 NBA Cup finals. Gary Harris is the only addition on the injury report, who is listed as “day-to-day.”
OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
Thunder
The OKC Thunder are expected to start with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dortz, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Isaih Hartenstein.
| Point Guard | Shooting Guard | Small Forward | Power Forward | Center |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander * | Luguentz Dort * | Jalen Williams * | Chet Holmgren * | Isaiah Hartenstein * |
| Cason Wallace | Alex Caruso * | Aaron Wiggins | Jaylin Williams | |
| Ajay Mitchell * | Isaiah Joe * | Ousmane Dieng | ||
| Brooks Barnhizer | ||||
| Malevy Leons | Branden Carlson * |
Bucks
The Bucks’ predicted starting lineup includes Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Myles Turner.
| Point Guard | Shooting Guard | Small Forward | Power Forward | Center |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | Cole Anthony | Ryan Rollins | Mark Sears | |
| AJ Green | Gary Trent Jr. | Gary Harris * | ||
| Kyle Kuzma | Taurean Prince | Andre Jackson Jr. | ||
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | Bobby Portis | Chris Livingston | ||
| Myles Turner | Jericho Sims | Tyler Smith |
* - Indicates players who are listed as "day-to-day."
Where to watch OKC Thunder vs. Milwaukee Bucks preseason game?
The Thunder-Bucks clash is set to tip off at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) in the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. The live telecast will be available on Peacock. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on the NBA League Pass (restrictions may apply).
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