![]() ![]() Even look at Brook Lopez, at 7 feet and 280 pounds he shoots threes and switches defensively on the perimeter. At 6-9 he can shoot threes, he can get to the basket. They want guys who can be in all parts of the court. What’s impressed the Bucks most about him?Ī. Willson, and Ilyasova should all see decent minutes with the second unit.ĭuring the last game which Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe played, each of the four names previously mentioned played 14 or more minutes with three of them logging 20-plus off the bench.Q. If Middleton is able to return, the likes of Connaughton, George Hill, D.J. He logged 34 minutes against the Nets and scored 12 points with seven rebounds, three assists and three steals. If Middleton were to miss this game for any reason, it would likely be Pat Connaughton who would draw another start. Milwaukee’s star forward totaled 28 points with 11 rebounds while their point guard racked up a game-high 29 points with seven assists, five rebounds and five steals. ![]() Both Antetokounmpo and Bledsoe returned for the team’s 131-121 win over the Brooklyn Nets, though, and the duo posted strong stats lines. Two games ago, Giannis, Middleton and Bledsoe all sat out of a 136-135 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks. PG: Eric Bledsoe*, George Hill, Tim Frazier PF: Giannis Antetokounmpo*, Ersan Ilyasova Milwaukee Bucks Roster & Starting Lineup vs. 1 seed and potentially rest their starters for the last few games. It seems likely the Bucks will get a few players back in the mix against the Sixers, giving them a chance to lock in the No. Bud said Ersan Ilyasova (sore back) should be back tomorrow in Philly while Khris Middleton (left groin soreness) is trending in the right direction. Antetokounmpo also said he’s feeling 100 percent as well, which is big news for the final stretch of the season and heading into the playoffs.Īsked about his right ankle, Giannis said he’s feeling 100% after spraining and retweeting it recently. This comes on the heels of news revealed by Matt Velazquez of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal, who cited Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer’s comments that Middleton is improving. The league’s official injury report pegs Middleton as well as Ersan Ilyasova as probable to face the Sixers. While the Bucks have been playing a bit shorthanded, the outlook is a bit more positive on Thursday. Khris Middleton Injury Status & Antetokounmpo’s Ankle We’re going to take a look at the latest on Middleton’s injury, positive news on Antetokounmpo’s ankle, and the Bucks roster and starting lineup against the Sixers. They’re currently without Malcolm Brogdon, Nikola Mirotic, Pau Gasol, Donte DiVincenzo, Tony Snell, and as of late, Khris Middleton. ![]() It’s been a tough recent stretch for Milwaukee, who got Giannis Antetokounmp back from a brief absence last game. ![]() With that said, the Bucks may remain a bit shorthanded, but there is some good news on the injury front. As things stand, the Bucks’ magic number is just one with four games remaining, and getting it done Thursday night in a primetime game against the Sixers would be ideal. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, and a win over the Philadelphia 76ers can get the job done. The Milwaukee Bucks are on the verge of clinching the No. ![]()
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