The Milwaukee Bucks, after a disappointing 3-5 record since their NBA Cup victory, aim to turn things around against the Toronto Raptors. The Bucks have faced struggles on both ends of the court and are hoping to rediscover the form that led them to the championship. The Raptors, meanwhile, are dealing with their own issues, having lost 12 of their last 13 games.
Toronto Raptors ' Jakob Poeltl goes after a loose ball with Milwaukee Bucks ' Brook Lopez and Ryan Rollins during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup tournament basketball game on Nov. 12, 2024 in Milwaukee .The Milwaukee Bucks ’ NBA Cup-winning form seems to have stayed in Las Vegas, but they aim to change that Monday night when they visit the Toronto Raptors .
“After Vegas I think we kind of took a dip, digging ourselves again into a hole. … We’ve got to lock in as a team, play harder, compete, try to get the next one.” During their recent stretch, they have lost twice to the Nets, the team that the Raptors defeated on Wednesday 130-113 to end an 11-game losing streak.
The Raptors followed up their win over Brooklyn with a dull defensive effort against Orlando. They allowed the Magic to make 19 3-point shots on 44 attempts , including 9-for-14 in the first quarter .
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