Plans to play Thursday Antetokounmpo (rest) plans to play in Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports. Impact Antetokounmpo got the night off during Sunday's preseason opener but will begin his ramp-up for the regular season starting Thursday. While the Bucks struggled to meet expectations during Damian Lillard's first season in Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo was his usual dominant self. The two-time MVP averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 35.2 minutes per game. He also shot a career-high 61.1 percent from the field.
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