The Milwaukee Bucks will be facing the Portland Trail Blazers on yet another exciting night of NBA action. The Bucks have done well in recent games to win consecutive games. They are on a 7-game winning streak and will aim to make it 8 tonight against Damian Lillard and Co. The Trail Blazers have not had much fortune, however. They are coming off a loss against Chicago Bulls and it would be safe for us to claim that they will aim at getting back to the winning ways.
The Trail Blazers have not been very lucky with injuries as well. Several of their key players have been hit with some serious injuries, and this seems to be the case tonight as well. Both of the teams have players who are facing serious injuries, which will certainly affect the outcome of tonight’s game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Portland Trail Blazers game tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been on the Bucks’ injury report for quite some time now. He has not been able to return to his best after suffering multiple injuries this season. A point to note is that one of these injuries even kept the Greek Freak on the sidelines for five games in a row. Tonight, Giannis is probable to play against the Blazers. He still seems to be experiencing right knee soreness.
Here is the Bucks injury report for tonight’s game against the Blazers.
OUT:
Serge Ibaka, Bobby Portis, AJ GreenProbable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness)— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) February 6, 2023
Apart from Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis and AJ Green are also on the injury report. Portis is expected to miss at least two weeks for the Bucks, because of a serious knee injury.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- Bobby Portis (out)
- AJ Green (out)
- Serge Ibaka (unavailable)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (probable)
- Khris Middleton
- Jrue Holiday
- Brook Lopez
- Grayson Allen
Portland Trail Blazers injury report
- Drew Eubanks (probable)
- Gary Payton II (probable)
- Justise Winslow (out)
- Jusuf Nurkic (out)
- Ibou Badji (out)
- Greg Brown III (out)
Portland Trail Blazers expected roster
- Damian Lillard
- Anfernee Simons
- Josh Hart
- Jerami Grant
- Trendon Watford
The Bucks are favored over the Trail Blazers to take the win tonight
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have been on phenomenal form in recent games. The Greek superstar is currently averaging 32.4 points, 12.4 rebounds,and 5.3 assists this season. He will certainly be the player that the Trail Blazers look out for tonight. With that said, the Bucks are the favorites for tonight’s game. The main reason for that would be the Bucks’ form and how they look dangerous on the offense. Since Giannis is probable to feature tonight, the Bucks should be able to dismantle the Blazers’ defense with ease.
The Bucks were victorious when they played Dame’s team last time out in November as well. Giannis put up 37 points on the board, and the Bucks were able to wrap it up with notable contributions from Grayson Allen and Jrue Holiday as well. We can certainly expect the same to be the case tonight, as Giannis seems to be in great form. However, Dame will surely be crucial for the Blazers to put up a good fight tonight.