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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined with Knee Injury as Bucks Face Thunder

Milwaukee Bucks' star Giannis Antetokounmpo is out due to patellar tendinopathy, with key players also missing in their matchup against Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.

Feb 2, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Giannis Antetokounmpo is sidelined with right patellar tendinopathy for the Bucks' game against the Thunder, marking his first absence since late December.
  • Other key Bucks players, including Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis, and potentially Damian Lillard and Brook Lopez, are also unavailable or questionable due to injuries or personal reasons.
  • The Bucks are on a three-game losing streak, struggling defensively and allowing an average of 133.7 points per game during the skid.
  • This is the first regular-season meeting between the Bucks and Thunder since Milwaukee's victory in the NBA Cup Finals in December, where Giannis recorded a triple-double.
  • The Thunder, led by MVP contender Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, are atop the Western Conference but may also miss key players, including All-Star Jalen Williams, due to injuries.