PHILADELPHIA – The Milwaukee Bucks are finishing one of their most disappointing seasons on April 12 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Meanwhile, Philadelphia is already secure for the playoffs but is currently contesting the final playoff spot and a higher play-in position against Toronto and Orlando.
The Bucks (32-49) are in a unique position where they might prefer a loss paired with a Chicago Bulls (31-50) victory over Dallas to improve their draft positioning chance.
Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) celebrates after setting a franchise record with 11 three-pointers against the Brooklyn Nets on April 10, 2026.
AJ Green’s Historic Opportunity
AJ Green, a guard for the Bucks, recently set a franchise record for single-game three-pointers by scoring 11 on April 10. This impressive performance has put him just three shots shy of breaking Ray Allen’s 2001-02 record of 229 three-pointers in a season.
Giannis’s Status
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out due to a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, an injury sustained after an awkward landing from a dunk on March 15.
Draft Position Update
The competition between the Bucks and Bulls for the ninth-worst record is crucial. The team finishing with the 10th-worst record cannot secure the No. 9 pick. If they end up with identical records, a random drawing will determine draft order later this month.
Lineup Changes and Game Time
Most of the Bucks’ team will miss the upcoming game, including Giannis and others due to various injuries. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. CT and will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin.
Betting Odds
Currently, Philadelphia is favored by 15.5 points over Milwaukee, with an over/under set at 226.5 points, according to BetMGM.
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