Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) ruled out Tuesday for Bucks at Magic
Milwaukee Bucks small forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (illness) is out Tuesday versus the Orlando Magic.
What It Means:
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable, but he has been downgraded and will miss his first game of the month. Jrue Holiday (neck) is also out Tuesday, so there will be more ball-handling responsibilities and minutes for Khris Middleton, MarJon Beauchamp, Jevon Carter, Pat Connaughton, and Grayson Allen. Bobby Portis and Brook Lopez also both stand to benefit, with Portis likely replacing Antetokounmpo in the Bucks' starting lineup.
Portis is averaging 30.4 minutes and 32.8 FanDuel points in games without Giannis this season, and he has a $6,200 salary on Tuesday's eight-game slate. Middleton ($6,400) is averaging 25.0 minutes and 28.0 FanDuel points sans Giannis.
Source:
NBA Injury Report
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