WHO: (11-14) @ (14-9) WHERE:Bradley Center, Milwaukee, WI WHEN: 7:30 PM Central TV-Radio MILWAUKEE: TV: FSN North RADIO: WTMJ 620 PREVIOUS MATCHUPS Bucks: Spurs 107 @ Bucks 109 OT Hornets: Hornets 69 @ TWolves 88 Streaks Bucks: Won 1 Hornets: Lost 1 Injuries Bucks: Joe Smith- OUT (Knee) Bobby Simmons- Probable (Shoulder) Charlie Bell-OUT (Knee) Hornets: None Probable Starters C: Jamaal Maglorie/PJ Brown PF: Andrew Bogut/David West SF: Bobby Simmons/Desmond Mason SG: Michael Redd/JR Smith PG: TJ Ford/Chris Paul 6th Men: Mo Williams/Speedy Claxton Coaches: Terry Stotts (1st yr w/ Bucks, 3rd ov. 66-94) Byron Scott (2nd yr w/Hornets 29-78, 6th yr ov. 178-217) Matchup to Watch TJ Ford vs Chris Paul Ford: 13.4 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 7.1 APG, 43.0% FG 42.9% 3Pt FG Paul: 16.7 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 7.1 APG, 45.0% FG 25.5% 3Pt FG Predictions The Bucks come off a huge OT win Tuesday vs San Antonio, the Hornets come off getting crushed in Minnesota Wednesday. I think the Bucks should win this game. I like the matchups all the way around, but Paul should have a big night, just can't let PJ Brown or a guy like Chris Anderson go off on you. I think it will be a close game, Bucks pull away in the end. Bucks 103 Hornets 91
This game will be much tougher than it looks on paper. Not only is D Mase back in town, but the Hornets are arguably the best feel-good story of the season so far, and they play their asses off every night. Add that to our struggles against West teams, even at home, and there's some cause for discomfort. That said, this is they type of game we need to win-a home game against a sub .500 team. I think we'll get the win, but you know Mason is going to go nuts on us, and the Hornets will likely take us to the wire. Bucks 95 Hornets 92
j.r. smith will have no defense playin against redd, and redd will drop 35 and win the game 100-90 for the bucks, andrew bogut will probably shut west down with his low post d
New Orl/OKC 22 23 25 24 94 Final Milwaukee 23 21 28 29 101 Bucks Leading Scorer-Michael Redd 36 pts Others: Bogut 14, Ford 12, Williams 11, Simmons 9, Magloire 5, Kukoc 5, Welsch 5, Gadzuric 4 Hornets Leading Scorer-David West 27 pts Others: Paul 24, Brown 8, Claxton 8, Butler 8, Mason 7, Anderson 7, Smith 3, Snyder 2 Bucks Leading Reb.-Jamaal Magloire 15 boards Others: Bogut 9, Redd 5, Simmons 3, Ford 3, Williams 3, Welsch 2, Gadzuric 2 Hornets Leading Reb.- David West 18 boards Others: Anderson 8, Brown 7, Paul 5, Claxton 3, Butler 2, Smith 1, Snyder 1, Vroman 1 Bucks Leading Assists- Mo Williams 6 assists Others: Simmons 5, Ford 4, Redd 3, Bogut 2, Welsch 1 Hornets Leading Assists- Chris Paul 8 Assists Others: Claxton 4, Mason 2, Brown 2, West 1, Smith 1 GMan's Thoughts Not a great game for the Bucks, but the defense actually showed up, and they played well enough to get the win, thanks to Redd and Bogut. Magloire's shot was off, but still grabbed 15 boards. David West was hitting his outside shot and had a career night. JR Smith looks terrible....the biggest baby you'll find, and can't play a lick of D, and looks lost on O. Good win, time to head on the road Merry Christmas! GMans MVP: Michael Redd NEW RECORDS Bucks 15-9 Hornets 11-15 Next Games Bucks @ Orlando Monday Hornets vs Houston Wednesday
