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Things aren’t going great for the Milwaukee Bucks right now. They’ve lost seven of their last ten games and have dropped to 11th in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 12-19.
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However, help is on the way. After missing eight consecutive games for Milwaukee with a right calf strain, star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return to game action against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return against Bulls on Saturday night
Antetokounmpo still needs to pass tests from the team’s medical staff prior to the game against Chicago, but if he clears those he’ll be good to go.
The two-time MVP’s return is obviously good news for a Bucks team still hoping to make a playoff push. In 17 games this season, Antetokounmpo is again putting up MVP numbers and averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per performance.
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