The Milwaukee Bucks are all set to host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday, April 10 at the Fiserv Forum. All eyes would be on superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, will he start against the Pelicans or not.
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against New Orleans Pelicans?
The good news coming from the Bucks camp is that Giannis is listed on the team's injury report that makes him a starter against the Pelicans. He is listed as a probable on the team's injury report. Milwaukee will play it's penultimate game at home before ending their regular season with back-to-back games, with second night game at Fiserv Forum.
Giannis has stepped up in the absence of Damian Lillard. He has played a total of 65 games this season as he averages 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 0.9 steals per game. He missed the games against Pelicans on April 7 but featured in the game on April 9 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In that match, he recorded 23 points with 13 rebounds, 10 assists and 1 steal.
Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 26.1 points, 9.2 rebounds and 4.4 assists in the 20 games that he has played against the New Orleans Pelicans in his career. His best games against the Pelicans came in 2017, when he notched up 50 points.
The Milwaukee Bucks are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference with a record of 45-34 and are on a five game winning streak. On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans are fourteenth in the Western Conference with a below par record of 21-58 and are on a four game losing streak.
When and where to watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks clash?
The tip-off time for the New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks clash is 8:00 pm ET. The live broadcast of New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks clash will be available on FDSWI and Gulf Coast Sports. The fans can enjoy live streaming of New Orleans Pelicans vs Milwaukee Bucks clash on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.