The Milwaukee Bucks could get some key players back against the Dallas Mavericks.
The Milwaukee Bucks try to finish out the season strong when they take on the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday.
The Bucks are coming off a 127-113 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, their fourth straight loss. They've given up 127+ points in all four of the losses. They are 2-8 in their last ten games and have been eliminated from the playoffs. They are 29-45 on the season, putting them at 11th in the East, a half game better than the Chicago Bulls.
The Mavericks are on a back-to-back, falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 124-94 on Monday. They have lost six of their last seven and are 3-7 in their last ten. They are 13th in the West and have also been eliminated from making the playoffs. At 24-51, they are a half game behind the New Orleans Pelicans and a game behid the Memphis Grizzlies.
These two teams haven't met since November 10, a 116-114 victory for the Bucks.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Kyle Kuzma is PROBABLE with right Achilles tendonopathy. He's been sidelined since March 21. He's averaging 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in 65 games this season.
Ryan Rollins is also PROBABLE with left hip flexor soreness. He missed the last game against the Clippers, just his third missed game all season. In 71 games this season, he's averaging 17 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
Gary Harris is QUESTIONABLE due to personal reasons. He has not played since March 19.
Kevin Porter Jr is OUT with right knee synovitis. He's been out since March 17. There is no timetable for his return.
Bobby Portis is OUT with a left wrist sprain. He's missed the last three games. There has been no update on when he might return to the lineup.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. He was set to be reevaluated in one week from March 17, but there have been no further updates on his status or if he'll return this season.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is OUT with a left calf strain.
Dallas Mavericks Injury Report
Marvin Bagley III is OUT with left shoulder impingement. He missed Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Naji Marshall is OUT with an illness. He also missed the game against the Timberwolves.
PJ Washington is also OUT with an illness. He, too, did not play against the Timberwolves.
Klay Thompson is DOUBTFUL on rest. He played 22 minutes against the Timberwolves, finishing with five points.
Caleb Martin is OUT with a right plantar fascia strain. He's been out since March 15.
Kyrie Irving is OUT after undergoing knee surgery last year. He has not and will not play this season.
Dereck Lively is OUT after undergoing season-ending foot surgery in December.
John Poulakidas and Tyler Smith are PROBABLE on G-League two-way deals. Moussa Cisse is QUESTIONABLE on a G-League two-way deal.