Milwaukee Bucks injury report: What happened to Damian Lillard? Is Giannis playing?
Injury update for Milwaukee Bucks and Portland Trail Blazers
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, November 15th. The Bucks are currently 11-3, while the Trail Blazers are 9-4. Both teams are coming off of wins in their last game.
The Bucks will be without All-Star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is nursing a right knee injury. Antetokounmpo has been out since November 8th and is expected to miss at least another week.
The Trail Blazers will be without Damian Lillard, who is dealing with a left calf strain. Lillard has been out since November 11th and is expected to miss at least another two weeks.
Other injuries for the Bucks and Trail Blazers
In addition to Antetokounmpo, the Bucks will also be without guard Grayson Allen, who is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Allen is expected to miss at least two weeks.
The Trail Blazers will also be without guard Anfernee Simons, who is dealing with a right ankle sprain. Simons is expected to miss at least one week.
What to expect from the game
Despite the injuries to Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the Bucks and Trail Blazers are both expected to be competitive in this matchup. The Bucks have a deep roster and are still led by All-Star guard Khris Middleton.
The Trail Blazers have a young and talented team that is led by guard Damian Lillard. Lillard is one of the best players in the NBA and is capable of carrying his team to victory.
Prediction
The Bucks are a slight favorite in this game, but the Trail Blazers are capable of pulling off an upset. This should be a close and competitive game that could go either way.