NBA 2019-20: Boston Celtics vs Milwaukee Bucks match preview

Boston Celtics will be facing a stern challenge from the Milwaukee Bucks, when the sides clash on Thursday, October 31. Celtics' last season ended in the playoffs with four consecutive losses to the Bucks. But the new season brings new faces and Celtics will be looking to get on over the Bucks early on.

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NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Squad News

Boston Celtics

While both Kyrie Irving and Al Horford have departed, Celtics roped in point guard Kemba Walker, who is expected to be a key player this season. Walker has been joined by Enes Kanter, Vincent Poirier, Grant Williams, Romeo Langford, Carsen Edwards and Tremont Waters. Point-forward Daniel Theis was injured last Thursday and might be unavailable for the game.

Roster: Jaylen Brown, Carsen Edwards, Tacko Fall, Javonte Green, Gordon Hayward, Enes Kanter, Romeo Langford, Semi Ojeleye, Vincent Poirier, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Daniel Theis, Kemba Walker, Brad Wanamaker, Tremont Waters, Grant Williams and Robert Williams.

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Milwaukee Bucks

In the pre-season draft, the Bucks bought back Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and part-time closer George Hill successfully. However, they lost Malcolm Brogdon to the Indiana Pacers. Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Dragan Bender are two more additions to their revamped roster. Thanasis will be uniting with his younger brother Giannis for the very first time in the NBA.

Roster: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Dragan Bender, Eric Bledsoe, Sterling Brown, Pat Connaughton, Donte DiVincenzo, George Hill, Kyle Korver, Ersan Ilyasova, Brook Lopez, Robin Lopez, Frank Mason, Wesley Matthews, Khris Middleton, Cam Reynolds, Rayjon Tucker and D.J. Wilson.

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NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Match Preview

Thursday's encounter between the conference rivals will provide a chance for both the sides to dominate early in the NBA season. Celtics had a pre-season win over the champions Toronto Raptors as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined well to sink the Raptors. Meanwhile, Bucks have a highlight of their own as they beat James Harden-led Houston Rockets last Friday. It was a great show by their talisman Giannis Antetokoumpo, posting a triple-double; first in the season, to erase a 16-point deficit and rally past the Rockets.

Giannis vows to fight for Milwaukee

And he rightly did well against the Rockets 

NBA: Celtics vs Bucks; Match Schedule

Venue: TD Garden

When: Thursday, October 31

Time: 5:30 AM IST

Where: SONY LIV

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