The Milwaukee Bucks will continue to be shorthanded against the Boston Celtics.
The Milwaukee Bucks return home on Friday when they take on the Boston Celtics.
The Bucks are coming off a 119-113 loss to the Houston Rockets, failing to capitalize following their victory over the Dallas Mavericks. They have lost five of their last six game and are 3-7 in their last ten. They are 30-46 on the season, putting them 11th in the East. They have been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Celtics bounced back from a loss to the Atlanta Hawks by defeating the Miami Heat in their last game. They have won four of their last five. They are 8-2 in their last ten and 51-25 on the season. They sit second in the East, 4.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons, but 2.5 ahead of the New York Knicks.
The Celtics are 2-1 in the season series. The two teams last met on March 2, a 108-81 victory for the Celtics. The Bucks lone win came back on December 11.
Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report
Ryan Rollins is PROBABLE with a right hip strain. Rollins missed the last game against the Rockets. He played 36 minutes against the Mavericks, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists. In 72 games this season, Rollins is averaging 17.1 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists.
Jericho Sims is PROBABLE with right patella tendonopathy. He played 36 minutes against the Rockets, scoring just six points, but grabbing 20 rebounds. He hasn't missed a game since March 10. In 61 games this season, he's averaging 4.4 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists.
Gary Trent Jr is QUESTIONABLE with a left hip pointer. He played just seven minutes against the Rockets. He has not missed a game since March 17. In 64 games this season, he's averaging 8.2 points, one rebound, and 1.2 assists.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT with left knee hyperextension and a bone bruise. He's been out since March 15 and it is unclear if he will return this season. He was set to be reevaluated one week from March 17, but there have been no further updates.
Kevin Porter Jr is OUT with right knee synovitis. He's been out since March 17. On March 28, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said he would be surprised if Porter Jr played again this season.
Bobby Portis is OUT with a left wrist sprain. He's been out since March 23. There have been no further updates on a potential return.
Thanasis Antetokounmpo is QUESTIONABLE with a left calf strain. He's missed four straight games.
Boston Celtics Injury Report
Nikola Vucevic is OUT with a right fractured ring finger. He's been out since March 6 and underwent surgery on March 7. He was set to be reevaluated in three to four weeks from the date of his surgery.