Leaving Thunder, Bucks off the NBA's Christmas game list has those teams feeling snubbed
Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference and has a MVP candidate in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander12 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MILWAUKEE BUCKS 16-12 · 5TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Brook Lopez - Scores efficient 21 points in win Lopez ended with 21 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Monday's 112-91 victory over the Bulls.
Impact Lopez matched teammate Khris Middleton with a game-high 21 points during an efficient shooting display Monday, but the former wasn't a particularly active presence on the boards or the defensive end. Lopez had scored in single digits in all of his first five games of December, but he's gotten back in double figures in each of his past four outings, a period in which he's averaging 14.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 blocks and 2.5 three-pointers. The veteran big man's shooting can be streaky, and his role on offense can fluctuate when Milwaukee's roster is fully healthy, but Lopez should remain a steady force when it comes to threes and swats while locked into a starting role at center for the Bucks.
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Delon Wright - Encouraging effort Monday Wright closed Monday's 112-91 victory over the Bulls with nine points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals across 26 minutes.
Impact This was an encouraging display for Wright, who had played just 12.7 minutes per game over his prior seven games for the Bucks. The 32-year-old guard is shooting a career-low 31.3 percent from the floor covering 21 appearances this season, so even though he notched a season-high nine points off the bench Monday, Wright doesn't appear to be the most attractive streaming option for fantasy managers in Damian Lillard's (illness) short-term absence.
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Khris Middleton - Strong performance in win Middleton (ankles) recorded 21 points (9-15 FG, 3-5 3Pt), five rebounds, five assists and one steal across 23 minutes during Monday's 112-91 win over Chicago.
Impact It was another strong performance for Middleton, who stepped up with a season-high 21 points Monday in the absence of superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (illness). Middleton appears to be slowly rounding into form following offseason ankle surgeries that cost him 21 games to begin the year, as he's now averaging an efficient 17.7 points, 5.3 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 three-pointers in 22.0 minutes over his past three games while shooting 51.2 percent from the floor during this period. The veteran forward would figure to take on additional usage if one or both of Antetokounmpo and Lillard remain out for Thursday's matchup with the Nets.
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Bobby Portis - Nabs double-double in victory Portis finished Monday's 112-91 victory over Chicago with 19 points (7-18 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 13 rebounds and six assists over 32 minutes.
Impact The veteran forward recorded his second consecutive double-double while starting in his second straight outing with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) sidelined. Portis logged his fifth double-double of the season Monday, and he has amassed seven games with double-digit rebounds through 27 regular-season appearances (three starts). If Antetokounmpo remains sidelined Thursday against Brooklyn, Portis should be in for an expanded role once again.
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Middleton and Lopez lead the way as Bucks pound Bulls 112-91 without Giannis, Lillard
Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez each scored 21 points, Bobby Portis added 19 points and 13 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Chicago Bulls 112-91without Giannis Antetokoun...21 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard remain out for Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo (back spasms) misses a 2nd straight game, while Damian Lillard (illness) is out for a 3rd straight matchup.
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Antetokounmpo, Lillard remain sidelined for Bucks against Bulls
The Milwaukee Bucks were without two of their biggest stars again with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard missing the game against the Chicago Bulls1 DAY AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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AJ Johnson - Ruled out against Bulls Johnson (illness) will not play against the Bulls on Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Johnson was just recalled from the G League on Sunday, but he's under the weather and can't provide the team with emergency depth as he usually does.
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Chris Livingston - Out against Bulls Livingston (illness) will not play against the Bulls on Monday, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Livingston isn't typically in the rotation, but he would've been a candidate to see the floor Monday if he was healthy -- the Bucks will be very thin Monday night with Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (calf) sidelined.
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Khris Middleton - Good to go Monday Middleton (ankles) will play Monday against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Middleton was initially listed as probable for this contest. With Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Damian Lillard (calf, illness) both sitting this one out, Middleton could see a massive usage rate against the Bulls.
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Is Damian Lillard Playing vs Bulls? Full Bucks Injury Report Determined The Milwaukee Bucks will look to continue their win streak after earning a much-needed win over the lowly Washington Wizards on Saturday. On...
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Damian Lillard - Officially out Monday Lillard (illness) will not play Monday against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact No surprise here, as Lillard was previously listed as doubtful with a right calf issue. With the star guard also battling an illness, it was inevitable that he would be ruled out. AJ Green, Gary Trent and Ryan Rollins could all see an uptick in playing time Monday.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Will not play Monday Antetokounmpo (back) will not play Monday's game against the Bulls, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Impact Antetokounmpo was previously listed as questionable due to back spasms, but the Bucks will hold him out for a second straight contest. It remains to be seen if Antetokounmpo will be ready in time for Thursday's game against the Nets. Bobby Portis will likely see a massive boost in fantasy upside with Taurean Prince also seeing additional minutes.
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Bucks Players Blast NBA for Leaving Them Off Christmas Day Schedule Giannis Antetokounmpo and company sounded off on the NBA’s schedule choices.
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Bucks predicted to cut ties with Khris Middleton in favor of Grizzlies' $76 million guard | Sporting News The Milwaukee Bucks could move on from All-Star forward Khris Middleton in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies for a former Defensive Player...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Bucks' Christmas Day Snub Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t happy about having Christmas Day off.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Bucks' Christmas Day Snub Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo isn’t happy about having Christmas Day off.
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AJ Johnson - Back with Milwaukee Milwaukee recalled Johnson from the G League's Wisconsin Herd on Sunday.
Impact Johnson will be available for Monday's game against the Bulls after another productive stint in the G League. He's not guaranteed to see any minutes, however.
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