Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight vs Pacers? Bucks Injury Report (31st December)

The Milwaukee Bucks have been going through a bit of a rough patch ever since they won the NBA Cup. They’ve lost three of the five games played since the win in Vegas. One of the reasons behind the slump is the absence of Giannis Anteteokounmpo, who has been out of the last three games.

As the Bucks head to Indiana tonight, the fans anxiously await to know whether the 30-year-old star would return. Giannis is still on the Bucks’ injury report, marked as Questionable for the contest with a non-COVID illness.

However, Antetokounmpo was seen practicing with the team on Monday, which is surely a good sign for the Bucks. HC Doc Rivers expects Giannis to play in the contest tonight without any restrictions.

There are five more players on the injury report. Khris Middleton and AJ Green are probable for the contest tonight, whereas AJ Johnson, Chris Livingston, and Tyler Smith will be out.

Injury Report – Dec. 31 at Indiana

Out:
AJ Johnson (G League )
Chris Livingston (G League)
Tyler Smith (G League)

Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Non-Covid Illness)

Probable:
AJ Green (Right Calf Contusion)
Khris Middleton (Bilateral Ankle Surgery)

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 30, 2024

The Bucks and the Indiana Pacers have emerged as a must-watch contest over the last few years. One would expect the same amount of intensity tonight as the two teams match up for the second out of their four contests this season.