Pelicans vs Bucks
Fri, Feb 20
Final
Pelicans
Pelicans
(15 - 41)
118
-
139
Bucks
Bucks
(23 - 30)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 38 | 27 | 31 | 22 | 118 |
| Bucks | 33 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 139 |
Venue: Smoothie King Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Zion Williamson
NOP | #1 | F
32
2
2
Ryan Rollins
MIL | #13 | G
27
2
6
Smart Game Analysis
New Orleans Pelicans has a 58% chance of winning the game
The Pelicans are favored to capitalize on a depleted Bucks frontcourt behind Zion Williamson, though Milwaukee's superior perimeter shooting and recent momentum make this a volatile matchup.
Key Analysis
- • Milwaukee is missing defensive anchors Giannis Antetokounmpo and Myles Turner, leaving the paint highly vulnerable to Zion Williamson.
- • New Orleans is likely without leading scorer Trey Murphy III, who dropped 44 points in the last head-to-head meeting.
- • The Bucks enter with strong momentum having won 5 of their last 6 games despite their injury woes.
- • Milwaukee ranks 2nd in the NBA in 3-point percentage (39.3%), which counters a Pelicans defense allowing 120.4 points per game.
- • New Orleans holds a dismal 8-19 home record that provides little advantage against a Bucks team fighting for playoff positioning.
- • Milwaukee can steal the win if Cam Thomas and the perimeter shooters generate enough volume to offset New Orleans' interior scoring advantage.
