Bucks hold off Kings, 133-127
Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 133-127 victory over Sacramento on Saturday, the second win in two nights for the defending NBA championsJANUARY 23, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wesley Matthews - Exits with bruised kneeMatthews suffered a bruised left knee during Saturday's game against the Kings and will not return, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
ImpactMatthews has settled into a comfortable role as a shooter off the bench for Milwaukee, so a potential absence will certainly affect the rotation. On a positive note, the Bucks don't play again until Wednesday, giving Matthews longer-than-usual time to recover. If he sits out Wednesday, more minutes could be in store for Rodney Hood, Donte DiVincenzo and other guards/wings.
JANUARY 23, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Pat Connaughton - Starting SaturdayConnaughton will start Saturday's tilt against the Kings.
ImpactConnaughton gets the nod with Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Grayson Allen (hip) sidelined. In 15 previous starts, Connaughton has averaged 11.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 31.0 minutes.
JANUARY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jrue Holiday - Re-joins startersHoliday will start Saturday's matchup against the Kings.
ImpactAfter two games off the bench to ease Holiday back into things, he'll re-join the starters. In his past five starts, he's averaged 21.6 points, 8.0 assists, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks. It won't be surprising if those bloated numbers remain, as Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) and Grayson Allen (hip) are out Saturday.
JANUARY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Live coverage: Bucks vs. Kings at Fiserv ForumThe Milwaukee Bucks take on the Sacramento Kings, who have won just two of their last nine games. Get live updates from Fiserv Forum.
JANUARY 22, 2022•JSONLINE.COM
Javonte Green - Out SundayGreen (groin) is out Sunday against the Magic, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ImpactThe Bulls listed Green as doubtful despite him not being with the team. The bizarre decision has been cleared up by Johnson reporting that Green will not play.
JANUARY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Zach LaVine - Won't play SundayLaVine (knee) is out Sunday against the Magic, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ImpactIt was strange of the Bulls to list LaVine as doubtful for Sunday's game given that he's not on the road trip, and Johnson clarifies that he will not play. It also seems likely that LaVine will be out for Monday's game at Oklahoma City. Optimistic fantasy managers can potentially start LaVine at the beginning of next week, hoping that he'll return Wednesday at home against the Raptors.
JANUARY 22, 2022•ROTOWIRE
