Milwaukee Bucks are back on the road on Sunday night as they prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets in a key Eastern Conference matchup. Riding the momentum of a statement win over the Boston Celtics earlier in the week, Milwaukee will look to string together consecutive victories. However, the focus ahead of tip-off has shifted toward the injury report—most notably the availability of franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo officially ruled out
Fans hoping to see Giannis in action will be left disappointed. The Bucks have officially ruled out Antetokounmpo for Sunday’s clash due to a right calf strain. The injury is not considered minor, with expectations that the superstar forward will miss multiple weeks as Milwaukee prioritizes a cautious recovery plan.
Giannis’ absence leaves a significant void on both ends of the floor. His two-way impact, leadership, and offensive gravity have been central to Milwaukee Bucks’ system, making his unavailability a major talking point heading into the Nets matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks adjusting after signature win over Celtics
Milwaukee enters the contest with an 11–15 record after a morale-boosting home win against Boston on Thursday night. In that victory, Kyle Kuzma stepped into a leading role, delivering an impressive 31-point, six-rebound performance. Kevin Porter Jr. also orchestrated the offense efficiently, recording a triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists.
With Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined again, Kuzma is expected to shoulder a similar offensive burden. Bobby Portis, who provided a spark off the bench with 27 points and 10 rebounds against the Celtics, is also projected to see increased minutes and usage.
Additional Injuries on Milwaukee’s Report
Milwaukee Bucks’ injury concerns extend beyond Antetokounmpo. AJ Green has been ruled out as he continues to recover from a left AC joint sprain, limiting Milwaukee’s perimeter depth. Taurean Prince also remains unavailable while rehabbing from neck surgery earlier this season, further thinning the rotation.
Despite these setbacks, Milwaukee will aim to capitalize on a favorable matchup against a Brooklyn team that has struggled throughout the season.
While Giannis Antetokounmpo will not feature tonight, Bucks have shown they can compete without him by redistributing responsibilities across the roster.