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Is Giannis playing on a back-to-back? Bucks injury report, probable starters vs Rockets
Jim Owczarski discusses crazy finish to Bucks-Pacers on Dec. 13
Jim Owczarski discusses Game Ball Gate in the aftermath of Milwaukee’s win over Indiana, during which Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 64 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks (18-7) look to win their fourth straight game overall and 13th straight at Fiserv Forum on Sunday evening against the Houston Rockets. It is the second night of a back-to-back for the Bucks. The new-look Rockets (13-9) come in having won five straight.
Is Giannis playing?
It appears so. After overcoming an illness that kept him out of Friday’s practice, he had a double-double Saturday in the Bucks’ 146-114 victory over the Pistons.
Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin told reporters Friday that Middleton would sit out Saturday’s game and be ready for the Rockets. Middleton, who had right knee surgery in May, has yet to play consecutive games.
Bucks injury report
- Malik Beasley, probable (non-COVID illness)
- Jae Crowder, out (left adductor surgery)
Bucks probable starting lineup
- Guards: Damian Lillard, Malik Beasley
- Forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton
- Center: Brook Lopez