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Khris Middleton Injury Status for Bucks vs Blazers
Will former three-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks small forward Khris Middleton, now a sixth man, suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night?
Middleton scored a season-high 22 points off the bench on Monday night, in a 125-110 blowout over the lowly Utah Jazz. Bucks All-Stars Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way in the victory, scoring 35 points apiece.
Straight Khash in the first half.
15 points on 7/9 shooting. pic.twitter.com/MLEM5fMmh2
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 28, 2025
With the defeat, Utah sank to a 10-34 record on the season, giving the Jazz the second-best odds of nabbing the top pick in this summer’s star-studded 2025 NBA Draft. The Bucks’ victory, their eighth in its last 10 games, improved the No. 4-seeded Bucks to a 26-18 record in the Eastern Conference.
Middleton hasn’t been nearly as big a part of his Bucks’ success this season as many pundits, fans, and teammates alike may have hoped he would be, given his generous $31.7 million contract this year.
The Bucks have been holding the 33-year-old vet out of back-to-back games thus far this season. The Texas A&M product had surgery on both his ankles during the 2024 offseason, and Milwaukee has been carefully monitoring his health this year.
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For a while, he was on a minutes limit.
Surprisingly, he was considered probable to suit up, per anearlier NBA injury report.
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Missing Middleton would normally be dangerous for the Bucks’ scoring, but against a tanking Trail Blazers club it wouldn’t necessarily be much of an issue. Happily for Milwaukee, the Bucks won’t have to worry about that after all.
The Bucks finally have announced Middleton’s status against Portland. He’s going to suit up for his first back-to-back of the year.
Injury Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are available for tonight’s game at Portland.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 29, 2025
This year, Middleton is averaging 12.5 points on .489/.368/.833 shooting splits, 4.8 assists, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.8 steals across 23.5 minutes a night. He’s played in just 20 games for the 26-18 Bucks so far (seven starts).
The 17-29 Trail Blazers are embracing the tank this season, and would no doubt be happy to chalk up another loss to a good club looking to improve its standing in the East. Portland currently has the seventh-best lottery odds for June’s draft.
Center Deandre Ayton has been upgraded to available to play.
INJURY REPORT: Deandre Ayton and Rayan Rupert are AVAILABLE to play tonight vs. MIL. https://t.co/oAmHp3VqQh
— Trail Blazers PR (@TrailBlazersPR) January 29, 2025
Teams like the 14-32 Toronto Raptors (winners of seven straight) and 14-33 Brooklyn Nets (losers of four straight) are both catchable, but Portland has to stop winning losable games.
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Khris Middleton Injury Status for Bucks vs Blazers: What to Expect
As the Milwaukee Bucks gear up to take on the Portland Trail Blazers, all eyes are on Khris Middleton and his injury status. Middleton, a key player for the Bucks, has been dealing with a nagging injury that has kept him sidelined for the past few games.
While the exact nature of Middleton’s injury has not been disclosed, there is speculation that it could be a muscle strain or sprain. The Bucks have been cautious with Middleton’s recovery, opting to give him ample rest and rehabilitation to ensure he is fully healed before returning to the court.
Middleton’s absence has been felt by the Bucks, as they have struggled to find their rhythm without his scoring and playmaking abilities. However, the team has managed to hold their own in his absence, thanks to the stellar performances of other key players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jrue Holiday.
As the game against the Blazers approaches, Bucks fans are hopeful that Middleton will be able to suit up and contribute to the team’s efforts. While his official status for the game has not been confirmed, there is optimism that Middleton will be back in action soon.
Stay tuned for updates on Khris Middleton’s injury status and how it will impact the Bucks’ matchup against the Blazers. Let’s hope for a speedy recovery for Middleton and a strong performance from the Bucks as they look to secure a win.
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