MILWAUKEE Giannis Antetokounmpo Khris MiddletonThursday night will not be the same as usual. Milwaukee BucksThe host Washington Wizards.
Middleton will miss the second straight game due to a sore right wrist. Antetokounmpo, who has had a sore right leg for three consecutive games, will be absent.
Antetokounmpo was not available for the event 138-119 loss at MinnesotaSaturday. Two-time MVP, he was back in action Tuesday with 25 points and 17 rebounds. 126-98 victoryOver the Chicago Bulls.
Wednesday night’s injury report indicated that Middleton would not play against the Wizards. An updated injury report ThursdayAntetokounmpo was also not available.
Bucks coach Mike BudenholzerHe stated before the Bulls game, that he did not believe Middleton’s injury would be a long-term problem.
Budenholzer stated that he had taken a fall during the Minnesota game. It was very sore and stiff so we have had it examined. “We think it’s a short-term issue, but we’ll be watching how he feels in the next day.”
The Bucks (45-27) won nine of their last 11 games, and are currently tied with the Three-Way. Philadelphia 76ers(45-27) Boston Celtics(426-28) Second place in the Eastern Conference. All three teams are 1½ games behind the Miami Heat (47-26).