Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing today against Indiana Pacers? Latest injury update for former NBA DPOY (Dec. 31)

Giannis Antetokounmpo will return for the Milwaukee Bucks when they visit the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year has missed four consecutive games with an illness. Before the New Year's Eve showdown, the Bucks have listed Giannis as available to play after being tagged as questionable earlier.

Giannis practiced without any restrictions on Monday. Bucks coach Doc Rivers also anticipates his star player will return and play without any minutes restriction.

The Bucks went 2-2 in Giannis' four-game absence, dropping to 3-3 when he doesn't play and 16-14 on the season.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo stats vs. Indiana Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 41 games against the Indiana Pacers. He holds a 22-19 record against the Bucks' division rivals. When the teams last met on Nov. 22, the Bucks won 129-117.

Giannis dominated the contest, tallying 37 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists and two steals, shooting 14 of 21. With a 6-2 record in their past eight games and a win over the Boston Celtics, Indiana seems to be in a much better position than in the Nov. 22 matchup against Milwaukee.

The Bucks would love to welcome Giannis in these circumstances, especially with Milwaukee falling to losses in its last two games against underdogs, the Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls.

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How to watch Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers game?

FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and FanDuel Sports Network Indiana will provide TV coverage of the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers games in the respective states. Viewers outside the local regions can watch live action online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 3:00 p.m. ET at Gainbridge FieldHouse, the Pacers' home floor.

The Pacers are marginal favorites to win this clash with a -1-point spread and a -111 money line. They have homecourt advantage and momentum entering this clash.

However, with Giannis Antetokounmpo likely returning, this game could easily sway in Milwaukee's favor.