PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks enter Thursday's matchup ranking second in efficient three-point shooting and efficient rim attacks, yet they struggle mightily on the boards with the league's worst offensive rebounding rate and rank dead last in free-throw accuracy. Toronto's defensive prowess shows up in their ranking for forcing turnovers and limiting three-point quality, though their inefficient free-throw shooting at 76.6 percent remains a concern. The Bucks have lost 12 of their last 16 games , a troubling stretch that includes a 127-82 road defeat to Brooklyn where they managed just 39 percent shooting from the field. With Milwaukee's propensity for launching threes at the third-lowest rate in the league, the Raptors' defensive strength against deep shots could prove decisive in controlling the tempo. Toronto has dropped six of their last eight contests , though they snapped a four-game losing streak with a 106-96 victory over Miami on Monday to build momentum. The Raptors rank third in both midrange frequency and passing efficiency, giving them multiple offensive dimensions that should challenge a Milwaukee defense allowing plenty of three-point attempts. As 5.5-point road favorites , Toronto's balanced attack and defensive intensity set up an intriguing contrast against a Milwaukee team desperately seeking consistency at home. The Bucks' recent struggles suggest this contest will test whether their efficient shooting can overcome deeper roster issues.