Is Giannis playing tonight against the Spurs? Bucks injury report, odds, time

On January 9, 2025By Littum

Last season’s superstar matchup between the San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama and the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo lived up to the huge hype last January in San Antonio.

The teams meet again on Wednesday evening in a nationally televised match at Fiserv Forum.

This will be Wembanyama’s debut in Milwaukee. He missed Spurs’ game at Fiserv Forum last season as a rookie with an injury.

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The superstars did their thing in the first quarter.

Victor Wembanyama had the absurd highlights for a 7-foot-3 player, including a running one-foot three-pointer and an acrobatic layup. He had seven points in the first quarter.

But Antetokounmpo was steady, putting up 11 points, five rebounds and three assists to give the Bucks a 31-27 lead after the first quarter.

What time is the Bucks game tonight?

The game tips off at 8:30pm CT.

What channel is Bucks played on?

The game will be broadcast on ESPN with Mark Jones, Jay Bilas and Jorge Sedano on the call. It will also be televised locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin with Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson and Melanie Ricks.

Is Giannis playing?

Yes. Giannis Antetokounmpo needed stitches on his right pinky after hitting it on the rim Monday in Toronto. On the first injury report, he is listed as probable with some pain (tendinopathy) in his right patella, but he has managed that all season. In his pregame availability, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Andre Jackson Jr. wanted to play.

What about Damian Lillard?

Bucks guard Damian Lillard was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday afternoon. He is listed as questionable with a left calf contusion. Lillard was plagued by a right calf injury last month. After warming up, Lillard was deemed available for the game.

∎ Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable (right patella tendinopathy)

∎ Andre Jackson, Jr., probable (back spasms)

∎ Khris Middleton, probable (bilateral ankle injury treatment)

∎ Damian Lillard, questionable (left calf contusion)

Bucks starting lineup

Watchman: Damian Lillard, Andre Jackson Jr.

Extenders: Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Prince of the Bulls

Center: Brook Lopez

Bucks vs. Spurs odds, over/under

Milwaukee is a 5-point favorite and the over/under is 227, per BetMGM.