The Milwaukee Bucks will be extremely shorthanded against the Houston Rockets.
The Milwaukee Bucks look to start a streak as they take on the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
The Bucks snapped their four game losing streak on Tuesday night, defeating the Dallas Mavericks 123-99. The Bucks have been eliminated from playoff contention and are 30-45 on the season. They lead the Chicago Bulls by a game in the race for better lottery odds.
The Rockets are also on a back-to-back, defeating the New York Knicks on Tuesday, 111-94. They have won three straight. They sit sixth in the Western Conference with a 46-29 record, tied with the Minnesota Timberwolves, though Minnesota has the tiebreaker. They trail the Denver Nuggets by 1.5 games and the Lakers by 3.5 games.
These two teams haven't faced each other since November 9, a 122-115 victory for the Rockets.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
The Bucks have a number of injuries, beginning with Myles Turner, who is OUT with a left ankle sprain. He played 27 minutes against the Mavericks, finishing with ten points, eight rebounds, two assists, one steal, and four blocks. He's played in every other game for the last five games.
Kyle Kuzma is OUT with right Achilles tendonopathy. He played 23 minutes against the Mavericks, his first game since March 21, finishing with 20 points, six rebounds, three assists, three steals, and a block.
Kevin Porter Jr remains OUT with right knee synovitis. He's been out since March 17. He was originally listed as day-to-day. It is unknown when he will return to the lineup.
Bobby Portis is OUT with a left wrist sprain. He's been out since March 23 and is listed as day-to-day.
Taurean Prince is OUT with neck injury management. He played 22 minutes against the Mavericks, contributing six points, two rebounds, and two assists. He missed four months after undergoing neck surgery in November.
Gary Harris remains OUT due to personal reasons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise. It is unknown if he will play again this year.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is OUT with a left calf strain.
Houston Rockets Injury Report
The Rockets have a pretty clean injury report with only long-term injuries and G-League players.
Steven Adams is OUT after undergoing season-ending ankle surgery in January. He played in 32 games this season, averaging 5.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists.
Fred VanVleet is OUT after undergoing season-ending ACL surgery. The veteran point guard suffered the injury in September before the season officially got underway.
Isaiah Crawford and Tristen Newton are OUT on G-League two-way deals.