KHRIS MIDDLETON NEWS

Pivotal Game 5s on tap for Bucks-Celtics, Warriors-Grizzlies

The playoff resurgence of Al Horford has helped the Boston Celtics regain home-court advantage in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Milwaukee Bucks

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Game 5 Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Middleton (knee) remains out for Game 5, but he didn't rule the All-Star out for the entire series, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Se...

Impact Middleton suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during Game 2 of the Bucks' opening-round series against the Bulls and has remained sidelined. The expectation was that he'd miss the entire second-round series and potentially be available for the Eastern Conference Finals if Milwaukee advanced. However, it appears the Bucks will keep their options open with Middleton returning to basketball activities, though he'll likely remain a long shot to play against Boston.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Celtics, Bucks face off with series tied 2-2

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks are in a 2-2 series tie in the Eastern Conference second round

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Horford, Tatum help Celtics even series with 116-108 victory

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 points each and led the Boston Celtics’ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conferen...

MAY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Progresses to light contact According to head coach Mike Budenholzer, Middleton (knee) has been able to take part in some shooting, dribbling and "very light contact," Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports...

Impact The Bucks have been quiet about Middleton's progress of late, mostly stating that he's been doing a little bit more each day. A timetable for his return is unclear at this time, and he has already been ruled out for Milwaukee's current series against the Celtics.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Milwaukee takes 2-1 lead into game 4 against Boston

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series

MAY 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Long breaks between games gives playoff teams time to heal

The quirks of scheduling for the NBA playoffs created three-day breaks between games in the Boston-Milwaukee and Memphis-Golden State series

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more games Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will miss at least two more games in the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics...

MAY 6, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

2022 NBA Playoffs: Can the Bucks beat the Celtics without Khris Middleton? USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt breaks down how much the Bucks miss Khris Middleton in the lineup.

MAY 6, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Milwaukee, Boston tied 1-1 heading into game 3

The Boston Celtics visit the Milwaukee Bucks for game three of the Eastern Conference second round with the series tied 1-1

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks forward Khris Middleton out at least 2 more games

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will miss at least two more games in the Eastern Conference semifinal series with the Boston Celtics as he recovers from a sprained medial c...

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis, Chris Paul, Luka top the NBA Player Pyramid

Nick Wright delves into his "Player Pyramid" of the best NBA players based on their postseason performance thus far.

MAY 3, 2022

Supporting cast key in semis matchup between Morant, Curry

Game 1 between the Grizzlies and the Warriors showed that the results of the 1-on-1 scoring competition between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Golden State's Stephen Curry doesn’t mean the...

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Milwaukee visits Boston with 1-0 series lead

The Milwaukee Bucks visit the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giannis triple-double helps Bucks beat Celtics 101-89

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff...

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Replacing Khris Middleton: Exploring best options for Bucks in series vs. Celtics With Khris Middleton sidelined indefinitely, the Bucks will need Grayson Allen and others to step up against the Celtics.

MAY 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Confident Celtics feel ready for challenge of Giannis, Bucks

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confiden...

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bucks remain mum on Middleton's status for Celtics series

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer offered no new details Friday on Khris Middleton’s potential availability for the defending champions’ Eastern Conference semifinal matchup w...

APRIL 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics vs. Bucks preview: Five questions on Giannis, what changes without Khris Middleton and the Rob Williams wildcard The Celtics and Bucks will tip off Game 1 at TD Garden on Sunday afternoon.

APRIL 29, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Celtics prepared for Bucks, who are expected to be without Khris Middleton for the series - The Boston Globe Milwaukee's All-Star forward has been sidelined since spraining his knee in a first-round Game 2 loss to Chicago.

APRIL 28, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Should Giannis feel disrespected that Bucks are underdogs?

The Bucks are underdogs heading into their matchup with the Celtics. Is that disrespectful to Giannis Antetokounmpo?

APRIL 28, 2022

Khris Middleton's injury will keep him out of Milwaukee Bucks playoff series with Celtics, according to report Sidelined since Game 2 of the Bulls series with an MCL sprain, it doesn't look promising for Khris Middleton to play at any point against Bo...

APRIL 28, 2022 • JSONLINE.COM

Khris Middleton Out for Series vs. Celtics, per Report The forward injured his knee during Game 2 of the first-round series vs. Chicago.

APRIL 28, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM