Kings-Bucks injury report: Giannis Antetokounmpo status revealed

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A seven-game winning streak has completely revitalized the Sacramento Kings. They went from hopeless and fired their head coach to a winning record and a game and a half behind sixth place in the West.

The Kings are riding the longest active winning streak in the NBA and will enter a challenging road test against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. After starting their season 2-8, the Bucks have turned things around and now sit in sixth place in the East at 20-17.

Superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.4 points, 11.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game, shooting nearly 60 percent from the field.

The duo of Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have not disappointed this season as any team with these two stars will be dangerous.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0)

March 24, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and guard Damian Lillard (0) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Each team has released their injury reports ahead of Tuesday’s matchup in Milwaukee.

Malik Monk – OUT (groin)

Giannis Antetokounmpo – Probably (knee)

AJ Johnson – OUT (G League)

Chris Livingston – OUT (G League)

Khris Middleton – OUT (ankle)

Ryan Rollins – Doubtful (Illness)

Tyler Smith – OUT (G League)

Gary Trent Jr. – Doubtful (hip)

If the Bucks were to play without Antetokounmpo, it would be a huge advantage for the Kings, but his likely status should certainly give Bucks fans hope. Antetokounmpo has already missed six games this season and Milwaukee is 3-3 without him.

Bucks forward Khris Middleton has been ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup as he is set to miss his 23rd game of the season.

Kings guard Malik Monk has also been ruled out ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with right groin soreness as Sacramento will be without one of their key players in this marquee matchup. This is Monk’s first game missed since becoming the starter, as Keon Ellis will now likely start alongside De’Aaron Fox.

The Kings and Bucks tip off at 5pm PT in Milwaukee on Tuesday.

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