Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 23 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks past the Toronto Raptors 99-85 in an NBA Cup game between teams that entered with the two worst records in the league.

The Milwaukee Bucks try to snap a two-game losing streak tonight vs. the Toronto Raptors, and they'll be doing it without star guard Damian Lillard. Lillard was ruled out late Monday night after entering the concussion protocol.

Five Bucks reached double figures and Milwaukee overcame a monster night from Gradey Dick to beat the visiting Raptors 99-85 on Tuesday night in the first NBA Cup game for each team. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 23 points and seven assists.

Cade Cunningham and Gradey Dick square off as we continue our NBA odds series with a Pistons-Raptors prediction and pick.

It’s a quiet night Thursday in the Association, as there’s just one game on the card with the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Jazz. Dallas is coming off a disappointing 130-127 loss to the Warriors despite having a seven-point lead during the game’s final four minutes.