Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder (01-21-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

The NBA is set for an exciting matchup as the Milwaukee Bucks clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The match will tip off at 9:30 pm ET on Wednesday. The Oklahoma City Thunder previously won 36 out of the 44 games. Alex Caruso and Jalen Williams have been sidelined. Their team is significantly counting on players such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luguentz Dort.

As for the Milwaukee Bucks, they have previously won only 18 matches out of the 44 played. With players like Ryan Rollins and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team has a higher chance of securing their names in the walls of victory. However, Kevin Porter Jr. and Myles Turner have been sidelined due to injuries. From the expected lineup to their injury reports, here is everything you need to know about tonight’s clash between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder - When and Where to Watch the Game

The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The match will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, exclusively on ESPN, FDSWI, and FDSOK. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for all online users.

Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Expected Starting Lineups

Milwaukee Bucks

• Ryan Rollins (PG)
• AJ Green (SG)
• Kyle Kuzma (SF)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (PF)
• Thanasis Antetokounmpo (C)

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (PG)
• Luguentz Dort (SF)
• Cason Wallace (PF)
• Chet Holmgren (C)
• Branden Carlson (SG)

Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Injury Report

Milwaukee Bucks

• Kevi Porter Jr. - OUT (oblique)
• Myles Turner - OUT (ankle)
• Taurean Prince - OUT (disabled player exception)

Oklahoma City Thunder

• Aaron Wiggins - OUT (groin)
• Jaylin Williams - OUT (glute)
• Alex Caruso - OUT (groin)
• Isaiah Hartenstein - OUT (calf)
• Jalen Williams - OUT (hamstring)
• Nikola Topic - OUT (testicular cancer)
• Thomas Sorber - OUT (Acl)

Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder - Game Prediction

This season, the Milwaukee Bucks have scored 224.5 points in 25 out of their 44 games. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder have scored the same number of points while playing in 23 out of 42 games in total, so speculation is tougher than usual. The Bucks boast an impressive roster, featuring standout players such as Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ryan Rollins. Antetokounmpo has delivered 28.5 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game this season. However, Rollins has averaged 16.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per game.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, on the other hand, have efficient players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 31.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season, while helping the team one step closer to the finale. Holmgren, on the other hand, delivered 18.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.


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