Memphis Grizzlies: Contributor score predictions at Milwaukee Bucks

The Memphis Grizzlies have an extremely tough road trip ahead of them. They took down the Bulls in Chicago and now they’ll have to defeat a tough Milwaukee Bucks team.

The Bucks are third in the Eastern Conference with a 35-20 record. Milwaukee is led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is among the league’s best scorers with 28.5 points per contest. Slowing down the Greek Freak will be huge in determining whether or not the Grizzlies can get a win in a hostile environment.

The Bucks have a feisty defense, so scoring will have to be a huge priority for this Memphis team.

The last time these two teams collided, the Grizzlies lost a close one thanks to some questionable officiating at the end of the game. They’ll look to get a motivated win on Saturday night against the Bucks.

Can the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Milwaukee Bucks? Our contributors weigh in.

Jack Williams (Site Expert): This is a winnable game for the Memphis Grizzlies, a team that excels on the road. Their last matchup against the Bucks ended with a controversial loss, so I think they’ll be motivated enough to get an emotional win on Saturday night. Jonas Valanciunas had a pretty quiet night on Friday — don’t expect that to happen again. He’ll be feasting in the paint and lead the Grizzlies to a win against a tough Bucks team.

Memphis Grizzlies 102, Milwaukee Bucks 96

Taylor Goebel: The Grizzlies will have a tough task to face when the Milwaukee Bucks host Memphis on Saturday. Led by MVP candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton, the Bucks are one of the top teams in the league when playing full strength. The Bucks have won three in a row and will be looking to secure a top seed for the playoffs as this season winds down. The Grizzlies need every win they can get to help bolster their chances to make the playoffs, but the offensive juggernaut that the Bucks are will simply be too much for the Grizzlies to handle.

Final Score: Memphis Grizzlies 106, Milwaukee Bucks 123

Thomas Welch: The Memphis Grizzlies are heading to Milwaukee to take on a very talented Bucks team, led by MVP contender Giannis Antetokounmpo. When these guys are firing on all cylinders, the Bucks are one of the best teams in the league. They have been on a roll lately, and unfortunately, the roll will probably continue. The Grizz are hoping to extend their season and are fighting for wins as the playoffs draw closer; they’ll likely put up a good fight, but it also likely won’t be enough to take down Milwaukee.

Final Score: Memphis Grizzlies 112, Milwaukee Bucks 128