The Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Indiana Pacers tonight at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Bucks finished 5th on the Western Conference table and booked a spot in the playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo's brilliance has given them an edge in the entirety of the regular season, and the star forward is expected to improve even more in the offseason. The Pacers finished just above the Bucks on the table and hence the onus will be on Giannis to keep the Bucks in the hunt. However, to have any sort of impact in the game, he would need to play first. So, let's take a look at the Milwaukee Bucks injury report to know whether Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight or not.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Report
As per the latest report, Giannis Antetokounmpo is not listed in the injury report released by the Bucks. Therefore, he is expected to play tonight. However, this is not the final update, hence, a change in his status could occur.
The star forward has been averaging 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.5 assists per game this season. Had Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder and Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets not having yet another standout season, then Giannis would have been in the MVP reckoning again. His numbers however are still exceptional and by taking one glimpse at it one can gauge the impact he brings to the game and how vital he is for the Bucks.
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Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
While Giannis Antetokounmpo is free from any injury concern till now, the Bucks however are not devoid of injuries. Tyler Smith (Ankle injury) and Damian Lillard (On blood thinning medication) will miss out on tonight's game due to respective reasons.
As for the Pacers, Ben Sheppard (Toe) and Isaiah Jackson (Torn Achilles) have been ruled out of the game against the Bucks due to their respective injuries.
Despite the injuries, an intriguing battle is set to unfold. Let's see who comes out on top in the Bucks vs Pacers showdown.