The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Bucks head into the game ,winning six of their last seven games by dint of their star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance. With a 16-12 record, the Bucks sit comfortably above the Nets, who have struggled to find consistency this season with an 11-18 record.
Both teams will enter Thursday’s game with injury concerns. According to the official report, the Bucks have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable, citing it as a back injury.
Apart from Giannis, Damian Lillard (calf) and Chris Livingston (illness) are also listed as questionable for the game. Their potential absence could significantly impact the team’s strategy, given the importance of Giannis and Lillard in their recent success.
The Nets, on the other hand, are dealing with multiple injuries. Cameron Thomas (hamstring), Bojan Bogdanovic (foot), Trendon Watford (hamstring), and De’Anthony Melton (ACL) have all been ruled out. Additionally, Ziaire Williams (knee) and Dorian Finney-Smith (calf) are listed as questionable.
Bobby Portis Responds With Humor On Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Frustration Over Christmas Day Game Schedule
Giannis Antetokounmpo recently voiced his frustration about the team being excluded from the NBA’s highly anticipated Christmas Day games. His veteran teammate Bobby Portis addressed Giannis’ sentiments during an appearance on FanDuel TV’s “Run It Back” show on Tuesday.
“NBA gave us a day off, and we gonna take our day off with pride, man. Get to open up some gifts; hopefully, I got some presents; hopefully, people got me some gifts,” Portis said.
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At the beginning of the season, the Bucks’ performances raised doubts about their inclusion in marquee matchups. However, Giannis has been a dominant force, helping the team regain momentum. Unfortunately, the Christmas Day games were determined before the Bucks’ resurgence, leaving them sidelined during the league’s most festive slate.
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