Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to Milwaukee’s lineup against Utah after missing a game with a right adductor strain. The Bucks' injury report had listed Antetokounmpo as questionable. Coach Doc Rivers said before the game that the two-time MVP would be available. Rivers also said at his pregame availability that Andre Jackson Jr.
Milwaukee Bucks ’ Giannis Antetokounmpo passes to Damian Lillard in front of Cleveland Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Bucks ’ Giannis Antetokounmpo tries to get past Cleveland Cavaliers’ Evan Mobley during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Antetokounmpo had been listed as questionable on the injury report, but coach Doc Rivers said before the game that the two-time MVP would be available.Rivers also said at his pregame availability that he planned to alter his lineup, with Andre Jackson Jr. making his first start of the season and Gary Trent Jr. moving to a bench role.
Jackson played a season-high 25 minutes Monday and had seven points and seven rebounds. Trent is averaging 8 points per game and is shooting just 28.8% overall and 23.1% from 3-point range. “We keep looking for that position just to be a good role player, a defensive stopper,” Rivers said. “Gary’s been struggling, too. I think eventually Gary will work his way back. I’m just trying to give him room to breathe and get out of his little thing, because I know he will.”
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