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• Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable for Monday vs. Bulls

  15H ago • By RotoWire

  Antetokounmpo (back) is questionable for Monday's game against Chicago, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Antetokounmpo is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game after he was held out of Saturday's win over Washington due to back spasms. If the superstar is sidelined, Bobby Portis will likely draw another start with Taurean Prince seeing an uptick in playing time.

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• Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Antetokounmpo (back) won't play in Saturday's game against Washington. Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday's contest due to back spasms, opening the door for Bobby Portis, Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince to see extended action. Antetokounmpo played 30 minutes in Friday's 23-point loss to the Cavaliers, and the injury doesn't appear to be anything serious. His next chance to play will come Monday at Chicago.

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• Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Trending toward sitting

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Antetokounmpo (back) is unlikely to play in Saturday's game against the Wizards, Justin Garcia of Bucks Radio reports. Antetokounmpo was initially listed as questionable due to back spasms, but he's now considered doubtful to face Washington. With Damian Lillard (calf) already ruled out, Khris Middleton, Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez should shoulder the offensive load. In addition, Andre Jackson, Taurean Prince and MarJon Beauchamp could see more minutes if Antetokounmpo sits.

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• Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dealing with back spasms

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Antetokounmpo is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to back spasms. Antetokounmpo has been battling a lingering knee injury, but his appearance on Saturday's injury report is due to back spasms instead. Considering the touchy nature of the injury, Antetokounmpo may be a game-time call. If he can't go, expect Bobby Portis and MarJon Beauchamp to see an uptick in playing time.

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• Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Pops for 33 points Friday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Antetokounmpo finished Friday's 124-101 loss to Cleveland with 33 points (13-22 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-10 FT), 14 rebounds, three assists and three steals across 30 minutes. The Bucks looked overmatched in this battle of Eastern Conference hopefuls, but despite the team's overall struggles, Antetokounmpo took advantage of the absence of Damian Lillard (calf) to deliver a strong line based on a very high usage rate. This was Antetokounmpo's sixth straight game with at least 30 points, cementing his place as one of the league's most dominant scorers.

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