The Milwaukee Bucks was already playing without Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 4. Then they lost Bobby Portis after just a few minutes.
The Milwaukee Bucks are down in a 2-1 hole after their most recent loss against Pascal Siakam and the Indiana Pacers. This prompted Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green to call Brook Lopez out for his part in Game 3.
The Milwaukee Bucks have their backs up against the wall in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. They were already shorthanded entering the postseason with their star Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined because of a calf injury.