As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to welcome the Washington Wizards at the Fiserv Forum, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an electrifying matchup. The Bucks, coming off a nail-biting 116-119 loss against the Boston Celtics on November 23, are looking to bounce back and assert their dominance on their home court.

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In their last encounter with the Celtics, despite a strong offensive performance that saw them rack up 116 points and maintain an impressive field goal percentage of 45 percent, it was not enough to secure victory. The team's resilience was evident as they fought back from behind, but ultimately they fell short by just three points. This narrow defeat is likely still fresh in their minds and should serve as motivation against the Wizards.

The statistics from previous games suggest that Milwaukee has a robust offense capable of putting up big numbers. Notably, in their game against Dallas Mavericks on November 19 at Fiserv Forum itself, they scored a whopping 132 points with an efficient shooting display that boasted a field goal percentage of over 52 percent and three-point accuracy standing at approximately 38 percent. Their bench also contributed significantly with 46 points.

On defense though, there's room for improvement; allowing Boston to score 119 points is something Coach Mike Budenholzer will want to address before facing Washington. However, it’s worth noting that during their last game against Dallas Mavericks where they emerged victorious with a scoreline of 132-125; they showed signs of defensive solidity by limiting Dallas' scoring opportunities in crucial moments.

Turning our attention towards the Wizards – while they have struggled this season with only two wins so far – it would be unwise for Milwaukee to underestimate them. In particular, during Washington's recent high-scoring affair against Milwaukee on November 21 which ended in a loss (142-129), both teams showcased potent offenses but it was ultimately Milwaukee’s superior firepower that prevailed.

Looking ahead to this upcoming contest scheduled for November 25th at Fiserv Forum starting at 8:00 PM ET (local time), fans can expect Milwaukee Bucks’ stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton to lead from the front while hoping for better execution on defense which could be pivotal in clinching victory over Bradley Beal’s Washington Wizards.

Bucks supporters can catch all the action live on BSWI or tune into MNMT if following from away territory. With home advantage and lessons learned from past performances combined with sheer talent and determination – expect nothing less than an all-out effort by Milwaukee Bucks as they aim for triumph under Friday night lights!

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