The Milwaukee Bucks will be playing against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. The Bucks won their last game against the New Orleans Pelicans and are in good spirits going into the game tonight. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. are on a 4-game winning streak and will be looking to make it 5 tonight against the Hornets.
The Hornets are also in good form in recent times, winning their last two games. Their most recent win came against the Miami Heat, a narrow 122-117 victory thanks to a 31-point game from Terry Rozier. The Hornets will also be aiming to stretch their win streak tonight, like the Bucks. However, the Milwaukee-based franchise might have a huge bump in the road with injuries to some of their key players.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Charlotte Hornets game tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo has had some troubles with injuries this year. A couple of weeks ago, he was on the sidelines for a significant amount of time. The Bucks went on a series of losses with their star player out of action. It was due to a knee injury that he suffered. Once again, Giannis is on the Bucks’ injury report with a knee injury.
The Bucks have submitted their injury report for Tuesday’s game against the Hornets.
OUT: Serge Ibaka, Bobby Portis
Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness)
MarJon Beauchamp (right patella tendinitis)— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) January 30, 2023
Fortunately for Bucks fans, it looks like he has been experiencing right knee soreness, and the injury that kept him out for a while was a left knee injury. Moreover, Giannis is probable to play against the Hornets tonight, which certainly boosts their chances. Apart from Giannis, Bobby Portis is also on the injury report, as he remains out due to a knee injury. MarJon Beauchamp is also suffering from a knee injury but is probable for the game tonight. As for Serge Ibaka, the Bucks are still working towards finding a suitable trade destination.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- MarJon Beauchamp (probable)
- Bobby Portis (out)
- Serge Ibaka (unavailable)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- Pat Connaughton
- Brook Lopez
- Jrue Holiday
- Grayson Allen
Charlotte Hornets injury report
- Cody Martin (out)
- Kelly Oubre Jr. (out)
Charlotte Hornets expected roster
- LaMelo Ball
- PJ Washington
- Mason Plumlee
- Terry Rozier
- Gordon Hayward
Cody Martin and Kelly Oubre Jr. continue to be on the Hornets injury report. Martin has been sidelined with a knee injury and might return for the coming games. Oubre Jr., on the other hand, tore a ligament in his left hand and his return date is indefinite.
Can Giannis Antetokounmpo lead the Bucks to a 5th consecutive win against the Hornets?
As mentioned earlier, the Bucks are in decent form, winning their last four games. Tonight, they go into the game against the Hornets as the favorites, mainly because of Giannis’ presence. The Greek Freak is averaging a double-double this season, with 31.7 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 5.3 assists. He will be the key player for the Bucks tonight and will be a huge figure in the paint. Giannis collects 9.2 defensive rebounds per game this season, which is where the Hornets would have to be alert.
The last time these two teams faced each other a few weeks ago, the Hornets took a 138-109 win. It was a day off for Giannis when he made just 9 points and 4 rebounds on the night. Terry Rozier balled out for the Hornets, putting up 39 points on the board that day. We can expect the Bucks to turn it up today, considering the way they have been playing recently, and Giannis can be predicted to be at the center of it all tonight.
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