The Milwaukee Bucks will be hosting again the Washington Wizards at the Finserv Forum tonight. The Bucks lost to the Wizards last time 95-118. Giannis sat out for the game after being listed as “questionable” for the game. George Hill is listed as day-to-day, whereas, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton are listed as out for the game against the Wizards.
Giannis and Holiday have been the most consistent players for the Bucks. With both of them out for the Bucks, it causes worry for the coach to pick his starting 5. Bucks after the loss against the Wizards have fallen to 3rd in the Eastern Conference. With a record of 23-13, they carry a 4-6 run, and a 1-game losing streak.
The Wizards are in fine form as they are on a 5-game winning streak, causing upsets to the Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns, and now the Bucks. They are currently 10 in the East and have a record of 17 wins and 21 losses. They carry a 6-4 run when they face the Bucks on Wednesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as day-to-day for the Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards game
The Bucks after a lightning start to the season have slumped a bit. The 2x MVP is right in the middle of things to bolster their title chances this season. According to ESPN, Giannis is listed as day-to-day and is probable for the game against the Wizards. Giannis is suffering from left knee soreness. He was added late before the game on Tuesday.
The Bucks’ latest injury report for tomorrow’s game:
Giannis (knee)- Probable
Jrue Holiday (illness)- Probable
George Hill (illness)- Probable
Khris Middleton (knee)- Out pic.twitter.com/jKQA7e9jQX— Bucks Lead (@BucksLead) January 2, 2023
The Bucks will face a huge challenge once again from the Wizards, as Kyle Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis are in good form at the moment and were crucial in the win last time out. Washington will look to get the same result, as the Bucks have struggled in the last few games. Here are the injury reports and expected roster for the Bucks-Wizards game tonight.
Milwaukee Bucks injury report
- George Hill (Probable)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable)
- Jrue Holiday (Out)
- Khris Middleton (Out)
Milwaukee Bucks expected roster
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (Probable)
- Bobby Portis
- Brook Lopez
- Jevon Carter
- Grayson Allen
Washington Wizards injury report
- Daniel Gafford (Probable)
- Taj Gibson (Questionable)
- Bradley Beal (Out)
Washington Wizards expected roster
- Kyle Kuzma
- Kristaps Porzingis
- Daniel Gafford (Probable)
- Monte Morris
- Corey Kispert
The Milwaukee Bucks will be favored to win against the Washington Wizards
After the last game, it is fair to say that the Bucks without Giannis, Holiday, and Middleton struggled a lot. Only Bobby Portis was able to come close to scoring 19 points on the night, whereas Porzingis and Hachimura scored 22 and 26 points respectively.
With Giannis probable for the game against the Wizards on Tuesday night, it could change the result from the last time out. The Bucks were toothless against the Wizards, but this news, it changes everything. Giannis can make the Wizards pay for the loss last time out, the presence of Giannis back on the court can change the entire atmosphere. The Bucks will be favored going into round two with the Wizards.
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