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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight? Bucks vs. 76ers Injury Report, Where to Watch & More (Nov. 20)

The Bucks have been working to build their team around Giannis Antetokounmpo in the early part of the season. However, they are increasingly aware that they may not have enough support in his absence.

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4 Players Ruled Out in Bucks vs 76ers Matchup

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without a few key players in their home matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, including a player making a serious argument for the league's Most Valuable Player.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / November 20

The Bucks have a pick-and-roll defense problem

The Bucks stink at defending the pick-and-roll. Any time an opponent runs the action right now, it’s basically an automatic bucket. The stats are mind-bending.

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The '1,000 double-figure NBA games' quiz

How many of the 30 players in NBA history to score in double-figures at least 1,000 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'Active 30-point games in an NBA season leaders' quiz

The '2024-25 NBA scoring leaders by team' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / November 19

Kevin Porter Jr. opens up about injury recovery in wake of Doc Rivers comments

Kevin Porter Jr. is ramping up his right knee meniscus rehabilitation and is on pace to hit the Milwaukee Bucks‘ previously reported timeline of early December.

Bucks’ Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘probably’ out about two weeks

Blowing the whistle on NBA's scoring explosion

Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

The '30-point, 10-rebound NBA game leaders' quiz

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers Has A Big Gary Trent Jr. Problem

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently amidst a tough stretch of results, a fact made worse by an injury to Giannis Antetokounmpo. While there are plenty more negative developments occurring during the team’s 1-3 stretch, one of the more glaring problems is Gary Trent Jr.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Patience is hard: Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. shares challenges of rehab after first career surgery

Kevin Porter Jr. was supposed to be the Milwaukee Bucks‘ starting point guard this season. He got nine minutes into that role before spraining his ankle, and a knee injury during rehab has kept him out since.

Doc Rivers News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Doc Rivers cautious over 'fine line' Bucks must walk in Giannis’ rehab strategy

If Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for the full two weeks in his 1-2 week diagnosis, the Milwaukee Bucks will have to scratch and claw as best they can in a roughly seven-game stretch during his absence.

Kevin Porter Jr. News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. update hints at possible double dose of reinforcement coming in weeks ahead

The Milwaukee Bucks recently learned that they will miss Giannis Antetokounmpo for the next one to two weeks, as he manages a groin injury from Monday’s game in Cleveland.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Giannis injury gives Bucks’ fringe backup fresh chance to prove his value

Tuesday’s MRI produced a diagnosis of a one to two week absence for Giannis Antetokounmpo following the left groin injury he suffered against Cleveland.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 19

1 stat that shows the Bucks are doomed without Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the season knowing everything revolved around Giannis Antetokounmpo, but the latest injury scare made the picture sharper than ever.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / November 19

Rajon Rondo compares Giannis Antetokounmpo to NBA legend, highlights defensive growth

Rajon Rondo joined Doc Rivers’ Milwaukee Bucks coaching staff last summer, bringing with him a wealth of experience and basketball intelligence. Widely respected as one of the smartest and most skilled point guards of his era, the 39-year-old offers invaluable insights to the Bucks’ roster, including guidance for superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.