BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Final Injury Status For Bucks-Lakers Game
On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are in California to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers.
For the game, they will have their best player in the starting lineup, as Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded to available.
Underdog NBA: "Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) listed available to play Thursday."
The two-time MVP is in the middle of another tremendous season with averages of 32,2 points, 12.4 rebounds and 5.3 assists per contest (while shooting 54.1% from the field).
He could end up as a finalist for the 2023 NBA MVP Award with the way he has played.
In addition, the Bucks have been outstanding, with a 37-17 record in 54 games.
They are the second seed in the Eastern Conference and only 1.5 games behind the Boston Celtics for first.
Over the last ten games, the Bucks have gone 9-1 and they are also in the middle of an eight-game winning streak.
On the road, the Bucks are 14-12 in the 26 games they have played outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Earlier this season, the Bucks hosted the Lakers but lost 133-129.
Antetokounmpo had 40 points, seven rebounds and five assists in 35 minutes of playing time.
Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 44 points, ten rebounds and four assists in 40 minutes of playing time.
Right now, the Lakers are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 25-30 record in 55 games.
They are 13-13 in the 26 games they have hosted at home in Los Angeles, California.
