The Milwaukee Bucks and Charlotte Hornets will meet Wednesday at Spectrum Center with several key players listed as injured or questionable. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM ET.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable with left knee patellar tendinopathy, while Kevin Porter Jr. and Taurean Prince remain out with knee and neck injuries, respectively.
Milwaukee will also be without Alex Antetokounmpo, who is inactive as a two-way player in the G League. Despite these absences, the Bucks have relied heavily on Giannis, Ryan Rollins, and Kyle Kuzma to lead their 7-4 start this season.
Charlotte faces a similar injury situation. LaMelo Ball is out with a right ankle impingement, while Brandon Miller and Josh Green are sidelined with left shoulder injuries. Collin Sexton and KJ Simpson are listed as probable, dealing with ankle and AC joint issues. Grant Williams is out recovering from right knee surgery.
The Hornets are 3-7 overall and have struggled on the road, going 1-4 away from Spectrum Center. Miles Bridges and Tre Mann have provided offensive stability, but the team will need strong contributions from role players to compensate for missing starters.
Milwaukee has been up and down in November, splitting six games 3-3. Giannis has averaged 33.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, while Rollins contributes 16.5 points per contest. The Bucks will depend on their star and depth to handle Charlotte’s defensive schemes.
