Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) ruled out for Bucks' Saturday matchup
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will not play in Saturday's contest against the Charlotte Hornets.
What It Means:
Antetokounmpo will sit out after he was ruled out with knee soreness. In a matchup versus a Hornets' team ranked 21st in defensive rating, Bobby Portis should play an increased offensive role on Saturday night.
According to Rotogrinders' Court IQ in 326.2 minutes with Antetokounmpo off the floor, Portis is producing 1.20 FanDuel points per minute.
Source:
NBA injury report
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