The Toronto Raptors (16-11) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (11-16) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 8:00 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum. Toronto enters on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Miami Heat 106-96, while Milwaukee is coming off a 127-82 loss to Brooklyn.
The Raptors will be without RJ Barrett, sidelined with a right knee sprain, removing a key scoring option averaging 19.4 points per game. Jakob Poeltl is listed as probable with lower back injury management, providing potential stability inside with 10.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per contest.
Toronto’s offense will rely heavily on Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, who combine for 41.4 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 9.2 assists per game. Immanuel Quickley adds 16.5 points and 6.1 assists, offering floor spacing and playmaking to compensate for Barrett’s absence.
Milwaukee will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a right calf strain, leaving a major gap in scoring and rebounding. Taurean Prince remains out following neck surgery, while Cole Anthony, A.J. Green, and Kyle Kuzma are all listed as questionable.
Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. will need to shoulder offensive creation in Giannis’ absence. Myles Turner anchors the paint, contributing 12.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and floor spacing with 2.1 three-pointers made per game, while Bobby Portis adds secondary scoring with 11.9 points.
Toronto and Milwaukee split the first two meetings this season. The Bucks won 122-116 on October 24 in Toronto, but the Raptors responded with a 128-100 victory on November 4.
