PREVIEW: The Portland Trail Blazers arrive in Milwaukee ranking first in offensive rebounding percentage at 34.5% while attacking the rim at a high frequency, though they struggle with inefficient three-point shooting and poor spacing on offense. Coming off losses in five of their last six games , the Blazers face an uphill battle on the second night of a back-to-back against a Bucks team playing at home. Portland will be without key contributors Damian Lillard, Shaedon Sharpe, Blake Wesley, Jrue Holiday, Matisse Thybulle, and Scoot Henderson, with Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III listed as questionable. Deni Avdija leads the way for Portland with 25.9 points and 6.7 rebounds per game , but the team's depth challenges loom large in this matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks counter with elite three-point efficiency, ranking first in that category, while also excelling at attacking the rim effectively. The Bucks have dropped five of their last six contests , leaving them desperate to reverse course despite being without Antetokounmpo but having the rest advantage at home. Giannis Antetokounmpo leads with 31.2 points and 10.8 rebounds per contest , though his continued absence creates offensive inconsistency for a team that relies heavily on his playmaking. Milwaukee's main weakness centers on poor offensive rebounding, ranking 30th with a 20.6% rate , an area where the aggressive Blazers could potentially exploit opportunities throughout the evening.