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Bucks Expect Giannis Antetokounmpo Back Tonight vs. Bulls, Pending Pregame Clearance

A minutes cap is anticipated following an eight-game absence.

Overview

  • The Athletic's Eric Nehm reports Milwaukee expects Antetokounmpo to play against Chicago if he clears pregame fitness testing.
  • He has been sidelined by a right calf strain suffered Dec. 4 in Detroit, missing the last eight games.
  • The Bucks went 2-6 without him, underscoring his impact on outcomes.
  • Milwaukee is likely to limit his minutes as he ramps back toward a normal workload.
  • Chicago has won six of seven and is on a back-to-back after beating the 76ers, with Milwaukee entering a stretch of opponents at .500 or below.