The Milwaukee Bucks host the New Orleans Pelicans in an intriguing NBA matchup. Milwaukee (23rd, 18-29) enters on a 5-match losing streak, scoring an average of 95.4 points while conceding 110.4 points per game in that span. The Pelicans (29th, 13-39) are also struggling, with a recent record of 2 losses in their last 5 games, averaging 103.6 points but allowing 107.8 points per game.

The Milwaukee Bucks have lost their last 5 games, with a form string of LLLLL, scoring 395 points and allowing 524 points, indicating a significant defensive vulnerability. Notable losses include a 79-107 defeat to the Boston Celtics and a narrow 100-102 loss to the Denver Nuggets at home. On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans have a recent form of WLLWL, scoring 517 points while conceding 514 points in their last 5 matches. Their last game saw them lose 95-102 against the Charlotte Hornets and prior to that, they secured a 114-106 win against the Memphis Grizzlies.

The Milwaukee Bucks currently rank 23rd in the league with a record of 18 wins and 29 losses over 47 games played. They average 100.4 points scored per game while allowing 106.7 points, showcasing a negative scoring differential. At home, they have won 8 out of 23 games, while the New Orleans Pelicans sit at 29th place with a 13-39 record over 52 games. They average 104.3 points scored and 113.1 points allowed, indicating struggles on both ends of the floor, particularly in away games where they have only secured 4 wins out of 26.

• 1Milwaukee Bucks on a 5-match losing streak, averaging 95.4 points scored and 104 points allowed.
• 2New Orleans Pelicans have a slight edge offensively, averaging 103.6 points in their last 5 matches.
• 3Both teams exhibit defensive vulnerabilities, with the Bucks allowing 524 points and the Pelicans conceding 514 points in their last 5 games.