Likely to play Tuesday
After missing Monday's loss to the Thunder, Middleton is trending toward getting back on the floor for the Bucks in the second game of a back-to-back on the road in Charlotte. The veteran shooter is averaging a career-low 12.6 points per game this season for Milwaukee but might be starting to return to form in that department, scoring 20 or more points in three of the last four games.
Feb 4, 13:53
MIL
Expected to play
Lopez was held out of Monday's game versus the Thunder on the second leg of the back-to-back set, along with most of Milwaukee's key players. With Lopez expected back, Chris Livingston will likely shift to the bench after producing 10 points, six rebounds and two steals in 26 minutes of his fill-in start.
Feb 4, 13:52
MIL
Probable for Wednesday
Portis missed the past six games for the Bucks while tending to a personal matter. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is questionable, so Portis may need to step into a larger role upon his return.
Feb 4, 13:50
Questionable against Charlotte
Antetokounmpo could be trending toward missing a second straight game for the Bucks to rest his right knee. Milwaukee will be on the road Tuesday for the second game of a back-to-back against the Hornets. The superstar big man has been red-hot as of late, scoring 30 or more points while grabbing 11 or more rebounds in his last five games. Brook Lopez (back) and Bobby Portis (personal) could see more time on the floor if they are cleared to play, as they are both currently listed as probable Tuesday.
Feb 4, 13:48
Listed as questionable
Lillard is in jeopardy of missing his second consecutive game after sitting out against the Thunder on Monday for the second leg of a back-to-back set. Ryan Rollins started in Lillard's place Monday and finished with 16 points, one assist and two steals across 18 minutes of the blowout loss.
Feb 4, 13:43