Is LaMelo Ball playing? What about Giannis Antetokounmpo? Hornets Bucks injury report 2/2
The red-hot Charlotte Hornets cruise into Milwaukee on Tuesday night and face their stiffest challenge of the road trip, the 37-21 Bucks. The Hornets enter the game 15-42 on the season, 13th in the East, but they’ve won five of six. The Bucks are third in the East and have won two straight games, including a thumping of the Timberwolves in Minnesota.
Both teams have failed to fulfill expectations this season, but they’ve recently played their best basketball. With new coach Doc Rivers at the helm, the Bucks are focused on competing for a championship and preparing for a playoff push
The Hornets may not have such lofty goals (at least this season), but hopes for a play-in appearance aren’t dead. And stacking wins, developing winning habits, and cultivating a winning culture are still critical.
Despite performing well recently, both clubs enter Tuesday night’s game with lengthy injury lists that include numerous key players.
Hornets Injury Report
Unfortunately, LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Mark Williams (back) have been ruled ‘out’ for yet another game. Ball has appeared to be on the verge of returning since late January, as seen by his pre-game warmups.
However, he has not played in over a month, and the team has yet to provide a definite update. Seth Curry (hip) has been upgraded to ‘Probable’ after being a late scratch against the Blazers in Portland, while Davis Bertans (knee) has been upgraded to ‘Questionable’ after missing the previous two games.
Bucks’ Injury Report
The Bucks will play without Khris Middleton, who has been ‘out’ with an ankle injury since early February. Giannis Antetokounmpo is categorized as ‘Probable’ with a knee ailment, although he hasn’t missed any time and is likely to play.
The Bucks are currently 14.5-point favorites at home, according to Fiserv Forum. The two clubs will face off again on Thursday night in Charlotte.
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