Impact Lopez was able to block an Amen Thompson dunk, but the former fell hard to the ground and landed on his back. Bobby Portis should see more playing time off the bench for as long as Lopez is sidelined.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with back injury Lopez (back) left for the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Back to bench Monday Wright is not in the Bucks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Impact Wright has started in each of the Bucks' last two games, but with Damian Lillard clearing concussion protocols, the former will retreat to the bench. In his last start Saturday against the Hornets, Wright finished with seven points, six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Watch Houston Rockets vs. Milwaukee Bucks free live stream The Milwaukee Bucks host the Houston Rockets on Monday, Nov. 18.
NOVEMBER 19 • MASSLIVE.COM
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Good to go vs. Houston Lillard (concussion) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lillard will make his return Monday from a three-game absence while in the league's concussion protocols. Lillard's return means Delon Wright will retreat to the bench, however the latter could still see meaningful minutes in a reserve role if the Bucks limit Lillard's playing time in his return.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Will play Monday Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact As expected, Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available and will continue to play through right patella tendinopathy. Since missing a contest in Cleveland on Nov. 4, Antetokounmpo has suited up for six straight contests, averaging 33.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 blocks in 35.2 minutes per game during that stretch.
NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bucks trapped in state of 'denial' as trade rumors swirl, says NBA analyst | Sporting News An NBA analyst recently shared his doubts about the Milwaukee Bucks star duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard.
NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
How to watch Rockets vs. Bucks game: Time, TV channel, FREE NBA live stream The Houston Rockets look to stay hot as they hit the road for Milwaukee and a Monday night matchup with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwau...
NOVEMBER 18 • PENNLIVE.COM
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NOVEMBER 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
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NOVEMBER 18 • SI.COM
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NOVEMBER 18 • KANSASCITY.COM
Houston faces Milwaukee on 5-game win streak
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Bucks' Doc Rivers fined for criticizing foul call on Giannis Antetokounmpo in loss
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NBA fines Bucks coach Doc Rivers for comments about call refs admitted they got wrong
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Ruled out for Monday Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Rollins sustained the left shoulder injury during his first start of the season in Tuesday's win over Toronto -- he'll miss his third consecutive contest Monday. The two-way guard's timetable for a return is unclear, though his next chance to feature will come Wednesday versus the Bulls.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to return Monday Lillard (concussion) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Lillard has missed three straight games due to a concussion but is expected to make his return Monday. He's played at least 32 minutes in each of his appearances this season but may face some limitations following a week off. Lillard has scored at least 30 points five times this season but also has four games with 21 or fewer points.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to suit up for Monday Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact The two-time MVP has been a mainstay on the injury report during the 2024-25 campaign, though he has missed just one game this year. Antetokounmpo is dealing with right patella tendinopathy, but he will likely play through the issue Monday. If the superstar takes a turn for the worse, Bobby Portis will likely draw the start.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Will remain out Monday Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Middleton doesn't have a clear return timetable, and the Bucks continue to treat his status on a game-to-game basis. The veteran can be considered doubtful for future contests until further information is available. Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince continue to handle increased roles in Middleton's absence.
NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets monitoring Giannis Antetokounmpo situation The following expansion of the conversation was inevitable given the various combinations of rising prospects and draft picks that the Rocke...
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NOVEMBER 17 • KANSASCITY.COM
Referee admits error on Giannis Antetokounmpo's foul call against Charlotte Rod Boone: Spoke with crew chief Curtis Blair. He said afterwards, they reviewed play and foul should NOT have been called on Giannis Anteto...
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NOVEMBER 17 • NBA.COM
Doc Rivers on referees questionable foul call for LaMelo Ball: I thought the refs blew that final play “I thought the final play was the ref blowing a call,” Rivers said. “This is back-to-back games now where on the final play there has been a...
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