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Giannis Leads Struggling Bucks vs. Short-Handed Nuggets
24 Jan
Summary
- Giannis Antetokounmpo plays tonight after missing previous games.
- Milwaukee Bucks are struggling, sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference.
- Denver Nuggets will be without Nikola Jokić due to injury.
The Milwaukee Bucks will host the Denver Nuggets on January 23, 2026, with Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed to play. Antetokounmpo returns for his 13th consecutive game since a calf injury, maintaining his usual role and leading the team with 28.5 points per game. He is expected to significantly impact the game against a Denver team that is playing the second night of a back-to-back.
The Bucks are in a precarious position, holding an 18-25 record and sitting 11th in the Eastern Conference, having lost five of their last seven games. Team chemistry and recent performance have been concerns, with Antetokounmpo having publicly addressed issues with selfish play. Their previous encounter on January 11 resulted in a loss to Denver.
Denver arrives in Milwaukee with several key players sidelined, including Nikola Jokić (knee), Christian Braun (ankle), and Cameron Johnson (knee). Jonas Valanciunas recently returned, providing some stability. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. CT, with the game available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video and FanD Sports Network.
