Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight against Brooklyn Nets? Latest on 2x MVP's status as he makes injury report again (Oct. 27)

Giannis Antetokounmpo will play against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday after being listed as probable ahead of the game. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was on the injury report for the third consecutive game to start the season. Giannis is dealing with a right patella tendinitis issue. He has had the same status before this season in the Bucks' opening two games.

However, he suited up on both occasions. Giannis will be playing his third straight game, too. A probable status generally means a player is likelier to suit up than to miss a game. However, the "Greek Freak" hasn't seemed bothered by his nagging knee issue in the opening two games.

He's coming off two highly efficient outings. Giannis dropped 25 points, 14 rebounds and seven rebounds against the Sixers on opening night on 72.7% shooting, followed by 38 points, 11 rebounds and five assists on 65.2% shooting against the Bulls.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo stats vs. Brooklyn Nets

Giannis Antetokounmpo has averaged 25.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 5.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.3 blocks against the Brooklyn Nets in 35 games, shooting 54.4%, including a respectable 32.5% from 3-point range. His record against the Nets is 26-9 in the regular season.

He was excellent against this Nets' core last year, averaging 29.7 ppg, 10.3 rpg and 5.3 apg in three games, leading the Bucks to wins on all occasions.

The Bucks will be looking to bounce back after an upset against the Bulls. Milwaukee lost that contest 133-122, despite Giannis' 38-point outburst. The Nets haven't recorded a win in their opening two games, so the Bucks are the heavy favorites entering this game.

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How to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo in action vs. Brooklyn Nets?

NBA League Pass the Bucks-Nets game live online on Sunday. Local TV operators YES will provide coverage in Brooklyn and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin will provide coverage in Milwaukee. The game begins at 6 p.m. EDT.

The Bucks are -9-point favorites to win, with a -397 money line. Giannis is favored to score over 29.5 points and grab under 11.5 rebounds. He's averaging 31.5 ppg and 12.5 rpg across two games.