
The Milwaukee Bucks will look to snap their two-game losing streak on Tuesday when they take on the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Bucks have not played since January 23, a 102-100 loss to the Denver Nuggets. They were scheduled to play the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, but the game was postponed due to weather and the Mavericks having travel issues. The Bucks have lost five of their last six games.
The Sixers have also lost two straight games, falling to the Charlotte Hornets, 130-93, in their last contest. They have lost three out of their last four. This begins a three-game homestand for Philly. They just wrapped a six-game home stand before traveling to Charlotte for one game.
This is the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Sixers are 2-0 against the Bucks, last defeating them on December 5 in Milwaukee.
The Bucks will begin life without Giannis Antetokounmpo as he is OUT with a calf strain.
Giannis suffered the injury against the Nuggets, but played 32 minutes in the contest. Giannis missed a handful of games earlier in the season, but had played 13 straight before suffering this latest setback.
He is expected to be out for four to six weeks.
Kevin Porter Jr is also OUT for the Bucks as he is dealing with a right oblique muscle strain.
Porter Jr has been sidelined since January 19.
On January 21st, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said that Porter Jr won't play anytime soon and that he is without an official timetable to return.
In 23 games this season, Porter Jr. is averaging 16.8 points, five rebounds, and 7.4 assists, which is a career high.
Taurean Prince remains OUT after undergoing neck surgery. He's been out since early November and is unlikely to return this season.
Alex Antetokounmpo is also OUT as he is on a G-League two-way deal.
Sixers star Joel Embiid is currently QUESTIONABLE with left knee injury management. Embiid played 36 minutes against the New York Knicks on January 24, finishing with 38 points and 11 rebounds.
He missed the Sixers game against the Hornets.
Paul George is PROBABLE with left knee injury management. He also missed the game against the Hornets, but played 32 minutes against the Knicks, scoring just nine points in the loss.
Kelly Oubre Jr is AVAILABLE as he recovers from a left knee injury. He is still wearing a brace. He's played in 11 straight games since missing time with the knee injury.
Quentin Grimes is QUESTIONABLE with a right ankle sprain. He played 26 minutes against the Hornets.
He's missed just two games all season and is averaging 13.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.
Charles Bassey (DOUBTFUL), MarJon Beauchamp (QUESTIONABLE), and Johni Broome (QUESTIONABLE) are all on G-League assignment.