San Antonio's journey back to NBA contention hits another setback after a tough loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Discover three stats that highlight their struggles

The second game of an NBA doubleheader on Wednesday, Jan. 8 sees the Milwaukee Bucks hosting the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.

Damian Lillard had 26 points and eight assists, Giannis Antetokounmpo had 25 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the San Antonio Spurs 121-105.

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In that game, the Spurs lost by just four points but Wembanyama had one of his best dunks and blocks of the season, and went toe-to-toe with the Greek Freak. The NBA is giving this game the nationally televised treatment, and the Spurs are expected to, at the very least, keep it close.

The Milwaukee Bucks react to AJ Green's dunk attempt vs. San Antonio Spurs on Jan. 8, 2024 at Fiserv Forum.

Although Milwaukee has been mired with inconsistency all season long, Giannis Antetokounmpo & Co are set to thrive against a Spurs team that has lost two straight.

The San Antonio Spurs head to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls in a non-conference matchup. The Spurs are 18-17, which puts them in eighth place in the Western Conference. The Bulls are 16-19, which puts them in tenth place in the Eastern Conference.

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Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Thomas Bryant added a season-high 22 and two-time All-Star Tyrese Haliburton had 16 points and 13 assists in the Indiana Pacers’ 129-113 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.