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    Is Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight Vs. Charlotte Hornets?

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    Dec 1, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)
    Dec 1, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket against Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports (NBA News)

    The All-Star break has come and gone, but Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is still dealing with the same knee problem that has been lingering for several weeks now. At this point, it is clear that the former back-to-back MVP still hasn’t completely shaken off the injury just yet.

    The Bucks added Giannis to the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s home game against the Charlotte Hornets, which now has fans thinking: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. the Hornets?

    Milwaukee Bucks List Giannis Antetokounmpo as Probable Vs. Hornets

    Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
    Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) controls the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

    Officially, Antetokouonmpo is considered probable to play on Tuesday. It’s still the same right knee patellar tendinitis that has forced the Bucks to include their talisman on the injury report, which has cast some doubt on his availability against Charlotte.

    However, if you have been paying attention, then you would know that the eight-time All-Star has been carrying this same injury designation for the past several games — even before the mid-season break.

    Giannis has been able to play through the injury, and barring any unforeseen setbacks, this should be the case again come Tuesday night.

    Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks off the court after a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
    Feb 25, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis (34) walks off the court after a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

    So, with regard to the question of Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs. the Hornets, the answer is that he most likely will.

    Keep an eye on this space for final confirmation, which should come a few hours before tip-off.

    UPDATE: As expected, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has now confirmed that Giannis will be available against the Hornets:

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    Nov 17, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis (34) brings the ball up court defended by Charlotte forward Gordon Hayward (20) during the second half at the Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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