2 min read • April 01, 2022
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Bucks MVP-candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Friday's matchup against the Clippers with right knee soreness.
Jrue Holiday, Brook Lopez and Khris Middleton are also out, pointing to a rest day for Milwaukee.
All four players played Thursday in the 120-119 overtime win over the Nets. The ProBasketballDocs don't believe any of the injuries are concerning for the second-place Bucks.
Antetokounmpo's knee problem is not new to him or the team, plus it hasn't seemed to trouble him lately when he's played.
In his last three games, the 27-year-old has scored 44 points, 40 points and 30 points. The team will likely continue to manage his rest ahead of the playoffs in order to have his knee as close to 100% as possible.
Middleton has played through his wrist soreness recently, as has Holiday with his left ankle sprain. Lopez is still getting his conditioning up after returning from back surgery.
The ProBasketballDocs expect all four players to be available for Sunday's matchup against the Mavericks.
For Friday nights, expect Bobby Portis ($5,000), Grayson Allen ($3,600) and Pat Connaughton ($3,900) to benefit from the open minutes.
The Bucks are 4-point favorites at home against the Clippers and the over/under is 219, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.
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