Milwaukee at New York

Milwaukee Bucks interim coach Joe Prunty has been focusing on improving the defense, which was so strong last season. They got results the last game in a 96-95 victory over Dallas. They held Dallas to 14-of-44 from three-point range. Point guard Michael Carter-Williams led that defensive effort with five steals and continued his strong run of late with 15 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists. Milwaukee is 3-2 the last five games, including a win at Indiana as a dog, 120-116. They face an inconsistent New York Knicks squad that is #23 in the NBA in scoring and #22 in field goal shooting. The Knicks come home after playing seven of nine on the road. They also come off an emotionally exhausting game, taking San Antonio to the wire in a 100-99 loss. The Knicks have lost the last two meetings to the Bucks, including a 99-92 home setback on November 6. In fact, Milwaukee has taken six of the last seven in the series, including the last three at New York. Play Milwaukee moneyline.