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Bucks looking for first win under Doc Rivers tonight. What is Giannis and Kyrie’s status?
The Milwaukee Bucks head in Dallas looking for first win under Doc Rivers tonight. Check in for live game updates
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DALLAS – The Milwaukee Bucks head into the American Airlines Center in search of their first win under new head coach Doc Rivers at 7 p.m. Saturday.
The Bucks (32-16) have lost two in a row and three of their last five since Adrian Griffin was fired on Jan. 23. Rivers began coaching this week on Monday in Denver. Dallas (26-22) has also struggled of late, losing five of their last seven.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Since missing a game on Jan. 17, Antetokounmpo has played seven straight games heading into Saturday night.
Brook Lopez ruled out for personal reasons
Bucks center Brook Lopez was a late scratch Saturday for personal reasons. He attended the team’s shootaround. Lopez’s wife, Hailee, had posted on her personal Instagram that her due date was this week.
Bucks injury report
- Andre Jackson Jr., questionable (right wrist sprain)
Bucks probable starters
- Guards: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley
- Forwards: Khris Middleton, Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Center: Bobby Portis
Is Kyrie Irving playing?
The Mavericks’ star guard is doubtful with a right thumb sprain. Irving, who is averaging 25.2 points and 5.3 assists per game, has missed the last five games with the injury.
Mavericks injury report
- Dante Exum, out (right knee soreness)
- Kyrie Irving, doubtful (right thumb sprain)
- Dereck Lively II, doubtful (nasal fracture)
- Derrick Jones Jr., questionable (left wrist sprain)
- Maxi Kleber, probable (nasal fracture)
Bucks vs. Mavericks odds and over/under
Milwaukee is a 4.5-point favorite and the over/under for the game is 245.5 points, per BetMGM.