Two of Milwaukee Bucks’ starting five members are questionable for their game against the Atlanta Hawks at the State Farm Arena.
The Bucks return to action on Tuesday after getting a two-day rest, something they need for Kyle Kuzma and Giannis Antetokounmpo who are both not 100 percent healthy.
They played in win against the Dallas Mavericks but both of them were bothered by their respective injuries.
Kuzma is listed as doubtful due to an ankle sprain he incurred in the game. Doc Rivers, however, assured that it is not much of a worry as the MRI showed it was just a mild case of sprain.
The player himself also gave a positive update about his injury.
“Obviously, it doesn’t look too good (with bruising/swelling), but I just stepped on Giannis’ foot, I should be fine,” he said.
“Yesterday was a little rough, but today, I moved around, shot…I didn’t do anything full speed or try to cut, but all my testing with it was positive.”
As for Giannis, he is a game time decision because of his left calf strain that he rested before the All-Star Break.
Three other players are confirmed out. Pat Connaughton is out indefinitely due the same injury that Giannis. Bobby Portis is out serving his 25-game suspension while newest Buck Pete Nance won’t be able to join them due to an ankle sprain.
Milwaukee Bucks’ calm before the storm
The Greek Freak and Lillard glazed over their win against the Mavericks suggesting it is a victory they need since they are bad on the road. They are currently 13-16 away from Fiserv Forum.
They could use the Hawks game as a momentum builder as they will embark on a tough schedule after it.
They are scheduled to play 11 games in 17 days. They will have three straight games at home after Atlanta as they will be visited by the Mavericks and East’s no. 1 team Cleveland. They will be on the road again to play the Indiana Pacers before returning to Wisconsin to host the Los Angeles Lakers and the Pacers again.
They will then finish the second half of March on the road as they will be in the Western conference to face the Golden State Warriors, the Lakers, Sacramento Kings, the Phoenix Suns, and the Denver Nuggets.
They will finish the month with the hosting of New York Knicks and the Hawks.
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