Milwaukee Bucks at LA Lakers 3/6/20 - NBA Picks & Predictions

 In what many believe could be a prelude to the 2020 NBA Finals, the Milwaukee Bucks look for their second straight victory on Friday when visiting the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bucks improved to an NBA-leading 53-9 following a 119-100 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 29 points, 12 rebounds and six assists.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading Milwaukee in scoring, rebounding and assists with averages of 29.6 points, 13.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game. Khris Middleton is the second leading scorer for Milwaukee with an average of 20.9 points per game and one of four players for the Bucks averaging double-figures in scoring. 

Los Angeles looks for its third consecutive victory on Friday when hosting the Bucks. The Lakers improved to 47-13 following a 120-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Anthony Davis scored 37 points and pulled down 13 rebounds to lead the Lakers to the victory. LeBron James praised Davis following the game saying Davis was everything he expected and more.

Anthony Davis is leading the Lakers in scoring and rebounding with averages of 26.6 points and 9.5 rebounds per game, while LeBron James is the second leading scorer and leader in assists with averages of 25.4 points and 10.7 assists per game. Kyle Kuzma with an average of 12.6 points per game is the only other player besides Davis and James averaging double figures in scoring.