Celtics vs. Bucks Injury Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ryan Rollins Status
The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics on Friday night in a key Eastern Conference matchup. Milwaukee arrives at home with a 30-46 record after a road loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
Recent form and standout performances
Ousmane Dieng paced the Bucks in Houston with 36 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists. Cormac Ryan came off the bench and scored 25 points with four assists.
Boston improved to 51-25 after beating the Miami Heat on Wednesday. Jaylen Brown scored 43 points while Jayson Tatum registered a 25-18-11 triple-double.
Injury outlook for Boston
The Celtics have ruled out veteran center Nikola Vucevic. He remains sidelined after surgery to repair a fractured right ring finger.
Vucevic has not played since March 8. Luka Garza is expected to see more minutes off the bench behind Neemias Queta.
Milwaukee injury report
Milwaukee listed seven players on its injury report heading into the game. That group includes franchise star Giannis Antetokounmpo and guard Ryan Rollins.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: ruled out with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. He will miss his tenth straight game with no timetable to return.
- Kevin Porter Jr.: ruled out due to right knee synovitis.
- Bobby Portis: out with a left wrist sprain.
- Ryan Rollins: listed as probable with a right hip strain and is expected to play.
- Jericho Sims: probable due to right patella tendinopathy.
- Gary Trent Jr.: questionable with a left hip pointer.
- Thanasis Antetokounmpo: questionable with a left calf strain.
Celtics vs. Bucks Injury Update: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ryan Rollins Status
Giannis remains sidelined for Milwaukee. Rollins is probable and likely to play despite his hip issue.
Game details and broadcast
The matchup begins at 8:00 p.m. ET on Friday in Milwaukee. Fans can follow local and national broadcasts for live coverage.
This report first appeared on Filmogaz.com on Apr 3, 2026.
