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Patrick Beverley - Probable for Game 6Beverley (oblique) is probable for Thursday's Game 6 against Indiana.
ImpactBeverley is dealing with an oblique issue once again, but he played through the issue in Tuesday's Game 5 and tallied 13 points, 12 assists, four rebounds, two steals and a block in 36 minutes. Damian Lillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Thursday's matchup, so if Beverley is available, he'll likely have plenty of chances to contribute.
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Khris Middleton - Considered probableMiddleton (ankle) is probable for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers.
ImpactMiddleton sprained his right ankle in Game 2 but continues to play through the pain and will likely do so again Thursday. Over the last three matchups, Middleton has carried the Bucks, averaging 32.0 points, 10.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 40.3 minutes per game. With Damian Lillard (calf) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) both doubtful, Middleton should be in store for a hefty workload during Game 6.
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Tyrese Haliburton - Questionable for Thursday's gameHaliburton (back) is questionable for Thursday's Game 6 against Milwaukee.
ImpactHaliburton has also been on the injury report ahead of the last two matchups, but he suited up and averaged 20.0 points, 5.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 33.0 minutes per game over those appearances. If he's available again Thursday as the Pacers attempt to clinch the series, he'll likely be able to handle a sizable workload.
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Damian Lillard - Listed as doubtful againLillard (Achilles) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
ImpactLillard is listed as doubtful for a third straight matchup after aggravating a right Achilles injury during Game 3. Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) is also doubtful, so Bobby Portis and Malik Beasley should remain in the starting lineup. The Bucks had a valiant effort in Game 5 at home to extend the series, led by Portis and Khris Middleton, but they still need to win back-to-back games to advance to the second round.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Doubtful for Game 6Antetokounmpo (calf) is doubtful for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers, Pat Boylan of Bally Sports Indiana reports.
ImpactAlthough the Bucks managed to keep their season alive Tuesday, they'll likely have to play without Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard (Achilles) once again as the series shifts back to Indiana on Thursday. Assuming he's unavailable for Game 6, it's unclear whether he'll be in the mix to return for a potential Game 7.
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