New concern on the Bucks side. After Giannis Antetokounmpo's calf which is slowly approaching the ground, it is the turn of Khris Middleton's ankle to act up. The Milwaukee winger did not take part in Thursday's training session and is listed as “doubtful” for tonight's game due to a sprained right ankle. Remember that the Olympic champion has already missed 27 matches this season.
Khris Middleton was injured when he stepped on Pascal Siakam's foot during the first quarter of Wednesday's loss. After a quick visit to the locker room, he returned to his place at the end of the first quarter, and even played 36 minutes despite this sprained ankle.
Where is Giannis Antetokoumpo?
However, the Bucks have experienced minor injuries throughout the season and have already played several times without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton as Brook Lopez explains.
“We have already had matches like this this season”, recalls the pivot. “We are prepared for it. We've seen it all. Obviously we would prefer them to play. But if they can't, they need to do what they can to stay healthy, and we'll be ready. »
Where is Giannis anyway? “He worked a lot today, probably the most since his injury” explains Doc Rivers, while his leader trained apart from his teammates. “He’s getting closer… But I don’t know what that means. I see him moving, and in my head, I tell myself that he is close. But whether it's for one or four days, I don't know. »
The Bucks could therefore play this first game in Indianapolis without their historic duo. Which obviously won't help their affairs as they go to the Pacers to regain home field advantage.
