The Suns continue to get roasted by opposing centers. Opposing starting centers have combined for at least 23 points and rebounds in eight of the last 10 games against them. One who didn’t reach that threshold during that span was Raptors center Colin Castleton, who is back in the G League. Lopez smoked the Suns for 23 points and 10 rebounds last week. I like him to thrive again in this rematch.

No Kevin Durant means another rim defender down for a Suns team that seriously lacks size. The Suns have allowed 121+ in 4 of their last 6, they rank 26th in D rating over the last 15 games, and can't protect the basketball (29th in points allowed off TO in last 15 games). They are over in 5 of their last 6. Bucks are allowing 121/G over their last 5 and seem utterly disinterested in basic defensive concepts. They are over in 10 of 14 at home, with 9 games going over by multiple possessions. The last 14 Bucks home games averaged 237 points. No Dame Lillard and no KD doesn't mean they can't score. Can anyone defend?