PREVIEW: The Milwaukee Bucks arrive in Phoenix as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 28-41 record, facing a Suns team sitting seventh in the West at 39-31. Milwaukee's efficiency from three-point range ranks first league-wide, but they struggle defensively by allowing the third-most three-point attempts in the NBA. The Bucks' road record of 12-22 presents a significant disadvantage, especially when visiting a Phoenix squad that dominates at home. The absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo strips Milwaukee of their best rim pressure, top rebounder, and most reliable bailout option, forcing the team to lean entirely on their perimeter weapons. Phoenix enters this matchup with elite offensive rebounding efficiency ranking third in the league while posting an impressive 22-13 home record. The Suns force turnovers at a high rate, ranking third in the league, which becomes particularly dangerous against a Bucks squad that turned the ball over 20 times in their last outing. Phoenix's offensive and defensive ratings place them in the top 15 league-wide, while Milwaukee ranks 25th in both categories, creating a stark talent disparity on both ends. Though Phoenix struggles with low-frequency attacks at the rim and sits fourth-worst in Western Conference scoring in the paint, they remain favored to break a four-game losing streak against a depleted Bucks team playing on the road.