Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight against Raptors? Latest on Bucks MVP's availability (Jan. 6)

The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Toronto Raptors on Monday in a showdown between two Eastern Conference teams. Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for the Bucks after he was listed as "probable" on the injury report due to right patella tendinopathy earlier.

Giannis was active in Milwaukee's hard-fought 105-102 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday. Despite delivering an impressive individual performance, the two-time MVP received little support from his teammates.

The "Greek Freak" finished the game with 31 points on 14 of 27 shooting, including 0 of 1 from beyond the arc. He added 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and two blocks in 38 minutes.

As for the Bucks, Doc Rivers' squad currently holds the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with a 17-16 record through 33 games. Giannis, who has missed six games this season, remains the driving force behind the team’s efforts.

Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Toronto Raptors?

Giannis Antetokounmpo has faced the Toronto Raptors numerous times throughout his career, though his record against them isn’t as dominant as it is against other teams in the league.

In 31 games against the Raptors, the superstar forward has averaged 19.9 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per game.

Earlier this season, when the Bucks faced off against the Raptors, Giannis delivered a well-rounded performance, finishing with 23 points, four rebounds, seven assists and four blocks.

How to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo in action during Bucks vs. Raptors?

The Milwaukee Bucks vs. Toronto Raptors game will take place on Monday, Jan. 6, at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. PT).

The Bucks vs. Raptors game will be broadcast live on SportsNet (local) and FDSWI (local). The pre game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply) will stream the game live.