The Milwaukee Bucks are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Toronto Raptors in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Milwaukee enters the game coming off a victory over the Washington Wizards to begin the season on Wednesday behind another incredible performance by their star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34)Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s game, Giannis led the way as he ended the contest with 37 points, 14 rebounds and five assists.
Now the Bucks will look to start the season 2-0 against the Raptors on Friday night, though Toronto is coming off a dominant victory over the Atlanta Hawks.
Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
RJ Barrett led the way for Toronto in Wednesday’s victory over Atlanta as he had 25 points, eight rebounds and five assists while Scottie Barnes added 22 points, six rebounds and nine assists of his own.
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While both team will try to pick up their second victory of the season on Friday night, they both may be without some key players in the matchup.
Bucks Injury Report, Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr. Play?
For the Bucks, they have two players listed on their injury report as they have ruled Kevin Porter Jr. out while Giannis is listed as probable.
Porter Jr. will be sidelined in Friday’s game due to a left ankle sprain which is a massive loss for the Bucks as he was their starting point guard entering the season.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (3)© Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
With Porter Jr. out, Ryan Rollins could fill in for him in the starting lineup while Cole Anthony could have an increased role off the bench.
The good news for the Bucks is that Giannis is expected to play in Friday’s game as he has been listed as probable with a left great toe sprain.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis AntetokounmpoMark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
This is massive news for Milwaukee as it appears as though their superstar forward will be good to go in Friday’s game as they try to start the season 2-0.
Raptors Injury Report, Will Collin Murray-Boyles, Ja’Kobe Walter Play?
On the other side, the Raptors also have two players listed on their injury report as they have listed both Collin Murray-Boyles and Ja’Kobe Walter as questionable.
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Toronto Raptors forward Collin Murray-Boyles (12)Bob Frid-Imagn Images
For Murray-Boyles, he is listed as questionable due to a forearm injury that kept him out of Wednesday’s victory over the Hawks as he has yet to make his NBA regular season debut after the Raptors selected him ninth overall in the 2025 draft.
Walter is also listed as questionable for Friday’s game due to an illness that kept him out of Wednesday’s game.
Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter (14)© Brad Penner-Imagn Images
If both players are out on Friday night against the Bucks, Jonathan Mogbo and Jamison Battle may continue to see an increased role off the bench.
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Fans can catch Friday’s matchup between the Bucks and Raptors from Toronto at 6:30 p.m. EST.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Oct 24, 2025, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.