Bucks Host Raptors in Injury-Plagued Playoff Push

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon at Fiserv Forum, aiming to extend their recent surge while navigating significant injury challenges in a matchup with playoff implications for both teams.

The game, set for 3:30 p.m. EST, marks the fourth meeting this season between the Eastern Conference foes. The Raptors hold a 2-1 edge in the series, including a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on December 19. Both teams enter with momentum after the All-Star break. The Bucks improved to 24-30 with a 139-118 road win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, securing their third straight victory and sixth in their last seven games. In that contest, Ryan Rollins led with a career-high 27 points, including seven 3-pointers on 10 attempts, while adding six assists, four steals and two blocks. Kevin Porter Jr. contributed 25 points, and newcomer Cam Thomas scored 27 off the bench in just 21 minutes. The Raptors, sitting at 33-23 and fifth in the East, opened their post-break schedule with a 110-101 win at the Chicago Bulls on February 19.

Milwaukee's success has come without franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has missed the past four weeks due to a right...