Winners of three straight, the Raptors are back at it on Wednesday when they visit the defending champion Bucks.
Toronto enters Milwaukee on the second night of a back-to-back after cruising to a dominant 25-point win over a shorthanded San Antonio Spurs team on Tuesday. In the win, Fred VanVleet continued to strengthen his All-Star case, finishing with 33 points while shooting 7-of-14 from beyond the arc.
Just how good has VanVleet been lately? Well…
Fred VanVleet over his last 5 games:
— Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) January 5, 2022
31 points, 9 assists, 6-14 3P.
27 points, 12 assists, 6-10 3P.
31 points, 9 assists, 4-13 3P.
35 points, 5 assists, 7-13 3P.
33 points, 7 assists, 7-14 3P.
Raptors were +79 with him, -14 without him.
Looks like an all-star to me.
In addition to VanVleet, the Raptors got major contributions from Scottie Barnes, Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr. on Tuesday, while OG Anunoby got some looks to go late in the game, which could build momentum ahead of Wednesday.
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They're going to need contributions from across the board once again.
Like most teams, the Bucks are also shorthanded. Wednesday, they'll be without key contributors in Grayson Allen, Pat Connaughton and Donte DiVincenzo, while Brook Lopez remains out after appearing in just one game this season.
That said, Milwaukee will have its big three of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton available to play and making matters worse is the fact that this is a Bucks team looking to bounce back from a home loss to the last-place Pistons on Monday.
Can the Raptors keep the momentum flowing or will the Bucks look to make Monday's outing a distant memory?
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What channel is Raptors vs. Bucks on?
- TV channel: Sportsnet One (Canada), Bally Sports Wisconsin or NBA League Pass (United States)
- Radio: TSN 1050
What time does Raptors vs. Bucks start?
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 5
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. PT
Raptors vs. Bucks injury report
| Team | Player | Status | Reason |
| Raptors | Not Yet Submitted | ||
| Bucks | Grayson Allen | Out | Health and Safety Protocols |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | Questionable | Health and Safety Protocols | |
| Pat Connaughton | Out | Health and Safety Protocols | |
| Donte DiVincenzo | Out | Injury/Illness – Left Ankle; Sprain | |
| Brook Lopez | Out | Injury/Illness – Back; Surgery | |
| Jordan Nwora | Questionable | Health and Safety Protocols | |
| Semi Ojeleye | Questionable | Health and Safety Protocols |
Raptors next five games
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Location |
| Jan. 5 | at Bucks | 8:00 p.m. | Fiserv Forum |
| Jan. 7 | vs. Jazz | 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Jan. 9 | vs. Pelicans | 6:00 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Jan. 11 | vs. Suns | 7:30 p.m. | Scotiabank Arena |
| Jan. 14 | at Pistons | 7:00 p.m. | Little Caesars Arena |
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