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Is Giannis playing tonight in game vs Nets?
The Milwaukee Bucks return to action tonight after getting their first Christmas off in seven years, hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum.
The Nets beat the Bucks in New York on Oct. 27 as part of Milwaukee’s 1-6 start to the season, and then played the Bucks tough in a five-point loss on Dec. 8. But since then, Brooklyn has traded guard Dennis Schröder, who terrorized the Milwaukee back court with 29- and 34-point efforts.
Brooklyn has lost eight of its last 10 games, including two in a row.
Milwaukee has won two in a row and five of its last six.
Is Giannis playing tonight?
No, per head coach Doc Rivers. The MVP candidate began the day questionable to play with back spasms and then was changed to a non-COVID illness. He is the latest Bucks player to fall ill. If there is some good news it’s that Rivers said Antetokounmpo was on track to play after missing two straight games due to the back spasms.
What is the Bucks record without Giannis?
3-1: The Bucks have won two in a row without their star, beating Washington on Dec. 21 and Chicago on Dec. 23 as he sat out with back spasms.
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Is Damian Lillard playing?
No. The all-star point guard is also battling an illness. He missed the Bulls game on Dec. 23 with the sickness, but he had strained his right calf during the NBA Cup in Las Vegas and missed the Dec. 20-21 games due to that injury. But like Antetokounmpo, Rivers said Lillard has progressed from that injury.
Bucks dealing with illness
Since Taurean Prince started — but could only play nine minutes — against Boston back on Dec. 6, the Bucks have been hit hard by a illness that has bounced around the locker room all month. Khris Middleton was knocked out of the NBA Cup final on Dec. 17. Damian Lillard, AJ Johnson and Chris Livingston were ruled out on Dec. 23 and Giannis Antetokounmpo was added to the list on Thursday afternoon. Beyond the missed games, it had been clear some players were playing through colds as well.
Despite that, the Bucks are 6-3 so far in December — a record that does not include their victory over Oklahoma City for the NBA Cup title.
Bucks probable starters
- Guards: Andre Jackson Jr., AJ Green
- Forwards: Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis Jr.
- Center: Brook Lopez
Bucks injury report
- AJ Johnson, out (non-COVID illness)
- Chris Livingston, out (non-COVID illness)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, out (non-COVID illness)
- Damian Lillard, out (non-COVID illness)
- Khris Middleton, probable (surgery on both ankles)
What channel are the Bucks on?
The game will tip off at 7 p.m. and be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Steve Novak and Melanie Ricks on the call.
Bucks vs. Nets odds, over/under
Milwaukee is a 9.5-point favorite over Brooklyn and the over/under is 207 points, per BetMGM.
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Is Giannis playing tonight in game vs Nets?
The Milwaukee Bucks are set to take on the Brooklyn Nets in a highly anticipated matchup tonight. However, the big question on everyone’s mind is whether or not Giannis Antetokounmpo will be suiting up for the game.
After missing the previous game due to a minor injury, fans are eager to see if the reigning MVP will be back on the court tonight. While there has been no official announcement from the team yet, sources close to the situation have indicated that Giannis is likely to play.
Stay tuned for updates as we wait to see if Giannis will be in action tonight against the Nets. This is a game you won’t want to miss!
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