Overview
- Milwaukee confirmed Antetokounmpo will not play Thursday after imaging and evaluation identified a low-grade left adductor strain sustained Nov. 17 in Cleveland.
- Head coach Doc Rivers said the prognosis was encouraging and described a rehab approach that balances staying active with allowing the muscle to heal.
- Bobby Portis is poised for an expanded role with additional Bucks absences including Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee meniscus surgery) and Taurean Prince (neck surgery).
- Philadelphia listed Joel Embiid out for right knee injury management, with Paul George not on the report and Tyrese Maxey probable; Kelly Oubre Jr. and Adem Bona remain out.
- Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum, where oddsmakers had Philadelphia favored by 2.5 points as of Thursday afternoon.