Eric Nehm: The Bucks Have Submitted Their First Injury Report for Sunday’s Game vs. the Nets in Brooklyn

Late Friday night, the Milwaukee Bucks submitted their first injury report for Sunday’s game versus the Brooklyn Nets in New York.

The Bucks ruled out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Pat Connaughton; listed Grayson Allen, Brook Lopez, and Wesley Matthews as doubtful; and listed Jevon Carter and George Hill as probable. The Nets ruled out Kevin Durant and T.J. Warren; listed Seth Curry, Ben Simmons, and Royce O’Neale as questionable; and listed Edmond Sumner as probable.

Giannis Antetokounmpo did not practice Friday due to right knee soreness, and Middleton and Pat Connaughton did not practice due to their respective injuries. Head coach Mike Budenholzer said the team will provide any updates after the team shootaround on Saturday in New York. If Giannis, Middleton, and Connaughton can not play, MarJon Beauchamp, Joe Ingles, and Jordan Nwora could start in their place against the Nets.

The Bucks have a 33-17 record this season, which is the third-best in the Eastern Conference.

The Nets have a 27-15 record this season, which is the fourth-best in the East. The Bucks won the only matchup between the two teams this season, a 118-100 victory in Milwaukee on December 23.