Nets at Bucks 4/6/19 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Saturday NBA schedule will tip-off with a matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks from Fiserv Forum.

The Nets have lost consecutive games and are one of four tightly grouped teams alive for three playoff spots in the East. On Wednesday, Brooklyn was outscored by 12 points during the first quarter of a 115-105 home loss versus Toronto. The Nets turned the ball over 17 times and shot 48 percent from the field.

All-Star Guard D’Angelo Russell led five Brooklyn players in double figures with 27 points. Spencer Dinwiddie added 14 points and five assists in 32 minutes off the bench. The Milwaukee Bucks have won 32 of their 38 home games and have wrapped up home court advantage throughout the postseason. On Thursday, Milwaukee exploded for 46 points over the final 12 minutes of a 128-122 road victory against Philadelphia. The Bucks outrebounded the 76ers by a 65-51 margin and held a 29-14 edge in fast break points.

MVP frontrunner Giannis Antetokounmpo poured in a game high 45 points and 13 rebounds. George Hill chipped in 20 points to go along with five rebounds and five assists.