The Milwaukee Bucks are currently fully into a losing skid, but they have two chances to get things back on track this week, including one game at Fiserv Forum.

The Milwaukee Bucks once again lost to one of the worst teams in the NBA, falling 127-82 to a tanking Brooklyn Nets team.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.

Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.

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The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Boston Celtics, 116-101, on Dec. 11 at Fiserv Forum, snapping a three-game losing streak to the Celtics to improve to 11-15 on the year. The Bucks, who trailed by as many as 14 in the second quarter, outscored the Celtics 27-13 in the decisive third quarter to take control of the game.

Milwaukee improved to 2-7 this season without Antetokounmpo, who missed his third consecutive game with a strained right calf. Antetokounmpo, who’s averaging 28.9 points and 10.1 rebounds, is expected to miss two to four weeks.