Grizzlies hold a 40-24 first quarter lead over Bucks

MEMPHIS – The Milwaukee Bucks (1-3) look to snap a three-game losing streak tonight in Memphis at FedExForum as they take on the also-struggling Grizzlies (2-3), losers of two straight games.

The Grizzlies jumped out to a 40-24 Bucks lead in the first quarter, thanks in large part to a 19-1 run that saw the Bucks go about three minutes between baskets. Milwaukee went just 1-for-8 from behind the three-point line in the frame. Memphis guards Ja Morant and Scotty Pippen Jr. together for 23 points.

What channel is the Bucks game on?

The game, which starts at 7 p.m., will air locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin, with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks in conversation.

Does Giannis play?

Yes. The MVP candidate has likely been playing with tendinitis in his right kneecap since the start of the season.

Bucks starters

Guards: Damian Lillard, Gary Trent Jr.
Forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Taurus Prince
Middle: Brook Lopez

Khris Middleton, out (surgery on both ankles)
Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (right patellar tendonitis)

Grizzlies injury report

Memphis has Ja Morant back healthy, but he is one of the few for the home team playing on the second night of a back-to-back.

Desmond Bane, out (right oblique strain)
Marcus Smart, out (sprained right ankle)
Luke Kennard, out (left foot muscle strain)
GG Jackson, out (right fifth metatarsal repair)
Vince Williams, out (left tibial stress reaction)
Cam Spencer, out (sprained right ankle)
John Konchar, doubtful (right quad bruise)

Bucks vs. Grizzlies odds, top/bottom

Milwaukee is a 6.5-point favorite over Memphis, and the over/under is 227.5 points.