Bucks and Kings Face Off With Key Players Sidelined in Tight Playoff Races

Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play despite a knee issue, while Damian Lillard and Domantas Sabonis remain sidelined as both teams fight for critical postseason positioning.

The Milwaukee Bucks, currently 39-30, are competing for the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference, trailing the Indiana Pacers by 1.5 games.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is confirmed to play against the Kings despite dealing with right patella tendinopathy, while Damian Lillard is out with a sore right calf.
The Sacramento Kings, holding the 9th seed in the Western Conference at 35-34, are without Domantas Sabonis due to an ankle sprain.
Key Bucks players Jericho Sims and Bobby Portis remain unavailable, with Sims recovering from thumb surgery and Portis serving a suspension.
The Kings are fighting to maintain their play-in position, sitting two games ahead of the 10th-seeded Phoenix Suns and 11th-seeded Dallas Mavericks.