Giannis Injury Update: Will He Play Tonight Against Thunder?
Giannis Antetokounmpo is set to play in tonight’s game as the Milwaukee Bucks host the Oklahoma City Thunder. This highly anticipated matchup will take place at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on January 21, 2025. The Bucks are currently on a three-game homestand, marking this as one of their limited January games.
Giannis Injury Update: Will He Play Tonight Against Thunder?
Antetokounmpo has been a consistent presence on the court, not appearing on the injury report. He has participated in 11 consecutive games leading up to this evening’s contest. Coach Doc Rivers confirmed the star player’s availability in a statement made earlier today.
Team Injuries and Roster Updates
While Giannis is ready to go, the Bucks will be missing some key players due to injuries. Myles Turner is sidelined with a sprained left ankle, and Kevin Porter Jr. will also sit out with an oblique muscle strain. Coach Rivers noted that Porter’s return is uncertain, indicating he suffered his injury in a recent game. Taurean Prince is out following neck surgery.
- Myles Turner: Left ankle sprain – Out
- Kevin Porter Jr.: Oblique muscle strain – Out
- Taurean Prince: Neck surgery – Out
Bucks Starting Lineup
The Bucks will feature the following starting lineup against the Thunder:
- Guards: AJ Green, Ryan Rollins
- Forwards: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma
- Center: Bobby Portis
Game Details
This exciting matchup is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. CT. As of now, the odds favor the Thunder by 11.5 points, with the over/under set at 224.5. Here’s a quick look at the betting lines:
| Bet Type | Odds |
|---|---|
| Spread | Thunder by 11.5 |
| Over/Under | 224.5 |
| Moneyline | Bucks +400, Thunder -550 |
Upcoming Bucks Schedule
Following the matchup with the Thunder, here are the next five games for the Bucks:
- January 21: vs. Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.
- January 23: vs. Denver, 8:30 p.m.
- January 25: vs. Dallas, 6 p.m.
- January 27: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
- January 29: at Washington, 6 p.m.
