Lopez (back) checked back into Monday's game against the Rockets with 5:24 remaining in the second quarter, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The big man went back to the locker room early in the second quarter after blocking an Amen Thompson dunk, though Lopez hit the deck hard. However, the veteran center is back, and he should be able to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way.
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Bucks' Brook Lopez: Exits game with back injury
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Lopez (back) left for the locker room in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lopez was able to block an Amen Thompson dunk, but the former fell hard to the ground and landed on his back. Bobby Portis should see more playing time off the bench for as long as Lopez is sidelined.
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Bucks' Delon Wright: Back to bench Monday
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Wright is not in the Bucks' starting lineup for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Wright has started in each of the Bucks' last two games, but with Damian Lillard clearing concussion protocols, the former will retreat to the bench. In his last start Saturday against the Hornets, Wright finished with seven points, six assists, three rebounds, three blocks and one steal over 33 minutes.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Good to go vs. Houston
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Lillard (concussion) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard will make his return Monday from a three-game absence while in the league's concussion protocols. Lillard's return means Delon Wright will retreat to the bench. However, the latter could still see meaningful minutes in a reserve role if the Bucks limit Lillard's playing time in his return.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play Monday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available and will continue to play through right patella tendinopathy. Since missing a contest in Cleveland on Nov. 4, Antetokounmpo has suited up for six straight contests, averaging 33.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.3 blocks in 35.2 minutes per game during that stretch.
Rollins (shoulder) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Rollins sustained the left shoulder injury during his first start of the season in Tuesday's win over Toronto and he'll miss his third consecutive contest Monday. The two-way guard's timetable for a return is unclear, though his next chance to feature will come Wednesday versus the Bulls.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Expected to return Monday
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Lillard (concussion) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard has missed three straight games due to a concussion but is expected to make his return Monday. He's played at least 32 minutes in each of his appearances this season but may face some limitations following a week off. Lillard has scored at least 30 points five times this season, but he also has four games with 21 or fewer points.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to suit up Monday
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Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The two-time MVP has been a mainstay on the injury report during the 2024-25 campaign, though he has missed just one game this year. Antetokounmpo is dealing with right patella tendinopathy, but he will likely play through the issue Monday. If the superstar takes a turn for the worse, Bobby Portis will likely draw the start.
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Bucks' Khris Middleton: Will remain out Monday
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Middleton (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Rockets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Middleton doesn't have a clear return timetable, and the Bucks continue to treat his status on a game-to-game basis. The veteran can be considered doubtful for future contests until further information is available. Andre Jackson and Taurean Prince continue to handle increased roles in Middleton's absence.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Drops 21 points in return
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Portis ended Saturday's 115-114 loss to the Hornets with 21 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-5 FT), seven rebounds and three assists in 24 minutes.
Despite battling through a right elbow contusion that kept him out of Wednesday's win over the Pistons, Portis returned Saturday and was the third-leading scorer for the Bucks behind Taurean Prince (23) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (22). Portis has scored in double digits in seven of his last eight outings, and over that span he has averaged 14.8 points and 8.3 rebounds over 24.1 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Triple-double vs. Hornets
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Antetokounmpo notched 22 points (11-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 15 rebounds, 12 assists and two blocks across 33 minutes during Saturday's 115-114 loss to the Hornets.
As is expected of the two-time MVP, Antetokounmpo did a little bit of everything Saturday in the absence of Damian Lillard (concussion). Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in both rebounding and assists and finished second in scoring behind Taurean Prince (23). It was Antetokounmpo's first triple-double of the season, and since the start of November, he's averaged 33.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2.0 blocks over 35.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Taurean Prince: Team-high 23 points vs. Charlotte
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Prince registered 23 points (9-14 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, three rebounds and one steal over 35 minutes in Saturday's 115-114 loss to the Hornets.
Prince's 23 points Saturday were the most on the Bucks and were also a season high for the ninth-year forward out of Baylor. His scoring output next to Giannis Antetokounmpo (22) and Bobby Portis (21) was needed as Damian Lillard was ruled out for a third straight game due to a concussion. Since Nov. 1, Prince has averaged 10.5 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 29.8 minutes per game.
Bucks' Andre Jackson: Inserted into starting lineup
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Jackson is in the starting five for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Jackson will replace AJ Green in the starting lineup Saturday. Jackson has averaged 3.7 points, 2.3 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 23.0 minutes across his last three starts.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Officially good to go
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Green (shoulder) is available but not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Green has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left shoulder injury. The 25-year-old guard will be replaced by Andre Jackson in the starting five against Charlotte.
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Bucks' Bobby Portis: Unexpectedly active for Saturday
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Portis (elbow) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hornets.
Portis has been upgraded from doubtful all the way to available Saturday despite dealing with a right elbow contusion. Across his last five appearances, Portis is averaging 15.2 points and 8.8 rebounds in 24.8 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go against Charlotte
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Saturday's game versus the Hornets, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday despite dealing with right knee tendinopathy. The superstar forward is averaging 36.0 points, 11.8 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.4 blocks in 35.6 minutes across his last five appearances.
