Doc Rivers denies that Giannis Antetokounmpo has asked to be traded
Watch Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers answer questions about Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and the lineup for the Bucks game against the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum. Courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Milwaukee Bucks are mired in one of their worst stretches of play in years, as they enter tonight’s game at Fiserv Forum against the Detroit Pistons with a 9-13 record after losing eight of their last nine and 10 times in their last 13 games.
It’s a tough game to try and “get right” as the Pistons are far and away the best team in the Eastern Conference with a 17-4 record. Detroit has won two in a row.
The Pistons beat the Bucks 129-116 on Nov. 22 in Milwaukee.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Head coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Antetokounmpo will play. Antetokounmpo remains on the injury report for the management of this strained left adductor suffered on Nov. 17, but he is probable to play vs. the Pistons. Antetokounmpo has played each of the last three games.
- Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
- Kevin Porter Jr., questionable (lower back muscle spasm)
- Bobby Portis Jr., questionable (left eye corneal abrasion)
- Gary Harris, questionable (right Achilles soreness)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (left adductor strain injury management)
Bucks probable starters
- Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, AJ Green
- Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Center: Myles Turner
Bucks vs. Pistons odds
Detroit is a 4.5-point favorite over Milwaukee, with over/under set at 230.5 points per BetMGM.
What time is the Bucks game?
Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks on the call.
