Shorthanded Bucks, Improving Pelicans to Clash in New Orleans

Jordan Nwora #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot by Pat Connaughton #24 during the second half of a game against the Indiana Pacers at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI on Dec. 15, 2021. Stacy Revere/Getty Images

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame the absence of two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and six other players to emerge victorious in their most recent outing.

Winners of 13 of their past 16 games, the Bucks likely will cobble together another shorthanded lineup on Friday night when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.