Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against the Chicago Bulls tonight? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (December 23, 2024)

As a Milwaukee Bucks fan, you must be eagerly awaiting news on Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability for tonight’s game against the Chicago Bulls. The star forward is currently listed as "questionable" due to back spasms. As a result, his status is currently uncertain for the important matchup against the Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s injury status has been a worrying factor since he was removed from Milwaukee’s lineup at the last moment in their previous game against the Washington Wizards. Despite his absence, the Bucks managed to get a 112-101 victory over the league’s bottom team. A lot of the credit for this win goes to Damian Lillard. This win also showed that the Milwaukee Bucks are not a pushover in the absence of their star player, Giannis.
Antetokounmpo last played in Milwaukee’s 124-101 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. During that game, the two-time league MVP delivered an impressive performance, scoring 33 points in 30 minutes on 13-of-22 shooting. He also contributed 14 rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

So far, Giannis Antetokounmpo has appeared in 24 of the Bucks’ 27 games, averaging 32.7 points per game while shooting 61.3% from the field and 22.2% from beyond the arc. Additionally, he’s adding 11.6 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.5 blocks per game.
As per the team’s injury report, Damian Lillard is listed as "doubtful" due to a right calf strain, while Khris Middleton is "probable" after recovering from bilateral ankle surgery. Chris Livingston, meanwhile, is "questionable" with a non-COVID illness.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s leadership has been very important in the Milwaukee Bucks’ success this season. Recently, he led the team to the Emirates NBA Cup championship, earning MVP honors for his stellar performances throughout the in-season tournament. Reflecting on his contribution, the Bucks’ official X account shared a clip captioned: "Leadership from Giannis."
The Greek Freak has consistently shown why he’s regarded as one of the league’s best. With his injury status still uncertain for tonight’s game, the Bucks will likely make a game-time decision regarding his participation. Meanwhile, fans can only hope for his return to the court, as his presence significantly boosts Milwaukee’s chances against their rivals.
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The game is scheduled to start at 8 pm EST, with live coverage available on CHSN and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin. Fans can also stream the action via the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV, though regional restrictions may apply. Pre-game coverage will begin an hour before the action starts.
Are you supporting Giannis' Bucks or are you going to side with the Bulls tonight on their home court? Let us know your favorite team and which player you wanna see outshine the others at United Center tonight in the comments down below.