Milwaukee Bucks vs Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports for Oct. 23 | 2024-25 NBA Season 

The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks tipoff their 2024 NBA season against each other at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday. Both teams endured injury-riddled seasons last year, ending their playoffs in the first round.

The 76ers lost to the New York Knicks in seven games with star center Joel Embiid hobbled with a knee injury, while the Bucks lost to the Pacers in Giannis Antetokounmpo's absence.

Every team is reliant on health to have a successful year, but it's slightly more crucial for the 76ers and Bucks, who could be in contention to dethrone the Celtics off the Eastern Conference summit if they dodge injuries.

However, the 76ers and Bucks haven't had the kind of luck they would want in that department to start the season. Here's a look at their injury reports, which sums up their woes.

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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers Injury Reports for Oct. 23

Bucks injury report

The Bucks enter this contest with Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on the injury list. Giannis is probable with a right patella tendinitis issue, while Middleton is ruled out as he's still recovering from a bilateral ankle surgery.

Player	Injury	Status
Giannis Antetokounmpo	Right patella tendinitis	Probable
Khris Middleton	Bilateral ankle surgery	Out

76ers injury report

The 76ers, meanwhile, are in more trouble in the injury department as All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George will both miss the opening night contest. Embiid is out citing left knee injury management — the same knee that limited him last year — while George is recovering from a left knee bone bruise he sustained during preseason.

Player	Injury	Status
Joel Embiid	Left knee injury management	Out
Paul George	Left knee bone bruise	Out

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How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Philadelphia 76ers season opener?

The Milwaukee Bucks-Philadelphia 76ers game will be live on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. Bally Sports Wisconsin will provide local coverage in Milwaukee, while NBC Sports Philadelphia will cover the game for the home team. Viewers outside the local regions can stream the game online via NBA League Pass with a subscription.

The Bucks are -3.5 favorites to win with a -165 money line. The Sixers are seemingly more shorthanded, with Giannis Antetokounmpo likely to play. Tyrese Maxey alone can only carry his team so much against a near full-strength Bucks team without his co-stars Joel Embiid and Paul George.

Nevertheless, the home-court advantage could play a factor in a potential upset.