Bucks vs Grizzlies 8/13/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Milwaukee Bucks look for their second consecutive victory on Thursday when playing the Memphis Grizzlies. The Bucks improved to 56-16 following a 126-113 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday. Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected during the second quarter for head-butting the Wizards Moritz Wagner. Brook Lopez led the Bucks in scoring with 24 points.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading Milwaukee in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 29.5 points, 13 points 6 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game. Khris Middleton is the second leading scorer with an average of 21.1 points per game and one of just four players for Milwaukee averaging double figures in scoring.

Memphis looks to snap a two-game losing streak when playing the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The Grizzlies dropped to 33-39 following a 122-107 loss on Tuesday to the Boston Celtics. The Grizzlies have lost six of their seven games since the NBA restart and are at risk of falling out of playoff contention. Memphis is in ninth place and must win on Thursday to ensure participation in a play-in game between the eighth and ninth place finishers in the Western Conference.

Ja Morant is leading Memphis in scoring and assists with averages of 17.9 points and 7.2 assists per game. Jonas Valanciunas is the leading rebounder for Memphis with an average of 11.1 points per game. Jaren Jackson Jr is the second-leading scorer for Memphis with an average of 17.4 points per game and one of just five players for Memphis averaging double-figures in scoring.