The Milwaukee Bucks are at home on Friday night as they host the Charlotte Hornets in an Eastern Conference matchup as part of NBA Cup group play.
Milwaukee enters Friday’s game with a 7-5 record after losing to Charlotte on Wednesday night on the road.
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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan RollinsKirby Lee-Imagn Images
In Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets, Ryan Rollins led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 25 points, five rebounds and six assists while Myles Turner added 21 points and three rebounds of his own.
Now Milwaukee will try to bounce back as they face off against the Hornets once again as they try to pick up their eighth victory of the season.
On the other side, the Hornets enter Friday’s contest with a 4-7 record after defeating the Bucks on Wednesday.
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USA: Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0)© Scott Kinser-Imagn Images
Miles Bridges led the way for Charlotte in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 20 points, six rebounds and six assists while Ryan Kalkbrenner recorded 17 points and nine rebounds.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Friday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Hornets Injury Report, Will LaMelo Ball Play?
For the Hornets, they enter Friday’s game with seven players listed on their injury report, including star guard LaMelo Ball.
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Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo BallTroy Taormina-Imagn Images
Charlotte has listed Ball as probable for Friday’s contest due to a right ankle injury and he is expected to return from a five-game absence.
This is massive news for the Hornets as Ball has been one of their key players this season and having him back in the lineup will likely give them a major boost, especially offensively.
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon MillerScott Kinser-Imagn Images
The Hornets have also listed KJ Simpson as probable due to a left AC joint sprain while rookie Liam McNeeley is questionable due to an illness.
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Charlotte has ruled out Josh Green, Brandon Miller and Grant Williams, who all continue to recover from injuries, while Kalkbrenner will be sidelined due to personal reasons.
Bucks Injury Report, Will Giannis Antetokounmpo Play?
On the other side, the Bucks have three players listed on their injury report, including Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34).Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Milwaukee has listed Giannis as probable due to left knee patellar tendinopathy and he is expected to play after missing Wednesday’s game.
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This is massive news for the Bucks as Giannis has gotten off to another incredible start this season and having him in the lineup will likely give them a major boost on both ends of the court.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean PrinceDarren Yamashita-Imagn Images
The Bucks have ruled out Taurean Prince and Kevin Porter Jr. for Friday’s game as they continue to be sidelined due to injuries.
Fans can catch Friday’s matchup between the Hornets and Bucks from Milwaukee at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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