The Milwaukee Bucks (25-18) will look to bounce back from a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers as they prepare to face the Utah Jazz on Monday night.

Sitting in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks are in the thick of a competitive playoff race and need every win they can get to maintain their position and potentially improve their seeding as the regular season winds down.

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For the Bucks, tonight's matchup against the Jazz presents an opportunity to capitalize on a struggling opponent. The Jazz, who have been riddled with injuries all season, especially in recent weeks, are particularly undermanned heading into this game.

Several key players are listed on the injury report, including John Collins, who was currently questionable due to an illness. Collins will be out for this game.

Collins has been one of Utah's most consistent performers this season, averaging 18.1 points and 8.4 rebounds per game. His versatility and scoring ability make him a significant asset to the team, especially against a powerful team like the Bucks.

Without Collins, the Jazz lose an important piece in both their offense and defense, and it will be hard to match up against the physicality of Milwaukee, especially with their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the charge.

In addition to Collins, the Jazz are also dealing with injuries to other key players.

Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler have both been listed as questionable, which further weakens Utah's lineup.

Clarkson, who has been one of their primary scoring threats, is crucial to their perimeter offense. Kessler, on the other hand, has been a solid presence in the paint, both as a rim protector and a rebounder.

Missing any combination of these players, let alone all of them would leave the Jazz severely shorthanded against a Bucks team that, even without their full complement of talent, can overwhelm opponents with their size and skill.

Additionally, Utah has ruled out Collin Sexton, Taylor Hendricks, and Johnny Juzang, further depleting their depth. With so many key contributors on the sideline, the Jazz will have a tough time keeping pace with a fully healthy and motivated Bucks squad.

For Milwaukee, this game presents an ideal opportunity to get back on track after their loss to the Clippers. A win tonight would help maintain their position in the standings while also building momentum heading into tougher matchups ahead.

With the Jazz struggling with injuries, the Bucks should be able to dominate the paint and impose their will on both ends of the floor. However, they'll need to avoid complacency and play to their strengths to ensure they leave with the win.

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