Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls Summer League Preview: Real Bogi hours?

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Chicago Bulls in their final Summer League round-robin game this afternoon. Both teams hold a 1-2 record and have been eliminated from the four-team playoff this weekend, meaning nothing tangible is at stake, making their approach interesting.

The Bucks' performance has declined significantly since their opening win against Denver, suffering two disappointing losses. They were outplayed by Cleveland, losing the rebounding and free throw battles decisively. Against the Clippers, they struggled offensively without Jamaree Bouyea, missing their first ten field goals in the fourth quarter to lose a competitive game. Key players Tyler Smith (shooting 5.6% from three) and Andre Jackson Jr. (5.7 points, 3.3 turnovers per game) have performed poorly.

The Bulls enter the game after a quality win against Indiana, recovering from two blowout losses. Their recent lottery picks, Matas Buzelis (28 points, 5 rebounds) and Noa Essengue (21 points, three 3-pointers), had standout performances against the Pacers, though Essengue was famously posterized.

Injury concerns exist for both teams. The Bucks' Mark Sears (calf strain) hasn't debuted, and Jamaree Bouyea (thigh contusion) missed the last game. Chicago is currently healthy, but Buzelis might be rested soon to preserve him for the regular season. Availability will be confirmed at game time due to the lack of official injury reports in Vegas.

Bucks player Bogoljub Markovic has shown improvement each game. Facing a smaller Chicago roster compared to previous opponents offers him a chance to avoid being physically dominated and make a positive final impression before likely being stashed next season.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN 2 and FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin at 4:30 p.m. CDT. Viewers are directed to the Brew Hoop Playback stream to watch with the site.

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