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Bucks Star Giannis Out vs. Cavaliers
18 Mar
Summary
- Giannis Antetokounmpo out with left knee hyperextension and bone bruise.
- The Bucks' record without Antetokounmpo is 11 wins and 20 losses.
- Cleveland is a 12.5-point favorite over Milwaukee in the upcoming game.
The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Cleveland Cavaliers on March 17 at Fiserv Forum without their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo. He was officially ruled out approximately two hours before tip-off due to a left-knee hyperextension and bone bruise, an injury sustained during a previous game on March 15.
The Bucks have struggled in Antetokounmpo's absence, holding a record of 11 wins and 20 losses when he is not playing. The team's starting lineup for the game includes Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins at guard, Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis at forward, and Jericho Sims at center.
The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. CT tip-off and will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and nationally on NBC/Peacock. The Cavaliers are favored by 12.5 points, with the total points projected at 224.5.
