Overview
- Milwaukee opens the trip at 11-17 and 3-9 on the road against Minnesota at 18-10 and 10-5 at home.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined by a right calf (soleus) strain from Dec. 3, and he said on Dec. 18 the initial guidance was a four-to-six week recovery.
- Taurean Prince is out for the Bucks following neck surgery, and Timberwolves guard Mike Conley is listed as questionable with right Achilles tendinopathy.
- Kevin Porter Jr is available and leading the Bucks’ offense, coming off 22 points and 13 assists in a 111-105 loss to Toronto.
- Minnesota beat Oklahoma City 112-107 in its last game as Edwards posted 26 points and 12 rebounds, and BetMGM lists the Wolves as 11.5-point favorites.