Milwaukee Bucks Injury Report (Jan. 8): Giannis Antetokounmpo and 3x All-Star's status revealed

The Milwaukee Bucks host the San Antonio Spurs at Fiserv Forum on Jan. 8. However, MVP contender Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable after he suffered a cut on his right little finger while attempting a block in the Bucks' 128-104 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday.

Joining Giannis on the injury watchlist is three-time All-Star Khris Middleton, also listed as probable. Middleton is dealing with an ankle injury and didn't play against the Raptors.

Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a cut on his right little finger while attempting a block in the win over the Raptors. He received three stitches and still managed to record his fourth triple-double of the season, with 11 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high 13 assists.

This season, the two-time MVP is averaging 31.6 points, 11.6 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game. He also shoots 60.2% from the field and 20.0% from the 3-point line.

Khris Middleton is averaging 12.7 ppg, 4.4 rpg and 5.0 apg. He is shooting 44.7% from the field and 40.4% from beyond the arc.

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What's next for the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference?

The Milwaukee Bucks (18-16) are on a poor run, winning two games in their last five games. They take on the San Antonio Spurs for their first matchup this season and would be eager to maintain their winning run.

The Bucks have not been able to win consecutive games since the 112-101 win over the Washington Wizards on Dec. 22 and the 112-91 away win against the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 23.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) loses control of the ball while driving to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) - Source: Imagn

Giannis, who is listed as probable, is set to go head-to-head with 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama. Wembanyama is averaging 25.6 ppg, 10.8 rpg and 4.0 apg this season.

Next for the Bucks is two road games against the Orlando Magic (22-16) on Friday and the New York Knicks on Sunday.