The Milwaukee Bucks have a chance to close out 2025 with something they haven’t had yet this season: A three-game winning streak.
The Bucks host the lowly Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum and can win their third straight game after consecutive road wins in Chicago (Dec. 27) and in Charlotte (Dec. 29).
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Washington beat Milwaukee in the last meeting between the two teams, however, as Khris Middleton hit a go-ahead bucket in the final minute on Dec. 1. The Bucks won the season opener, spoiling Middleton’s homecoming.
Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) is guarded by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half of their game Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Not coincidentally, Antetokounmpo has played in the last two Bucks victories and the team is 11-8 when he plays in some fashion (they’re 1-1 when he has exited early with injury).
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What is Giannis’ minutes restriction?
Through the first two games of his return, he’s been limited to 25 minutes of play. He said he believed he would be under some kind of restriction for five-to-10 games, though he does not like playing with such limitation.
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Despite not being able to play his usual minutes, Antetokounmpo has returned on fire for the Bucks. He has shot 67% (21-for-31) from the floor and 71.4% (10-for-14) from the free throw line while averaging 26.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists. He has also only committed four turnovers.
Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
Bucks probable starting lineup
Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green, Ryan Rollins
Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo
What time is the Bucks game?
Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.
What channel is the Bucks game on?
FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin (Lisa Byington, Marques Johnson, Melanie Ricks)
Bucks vs. Wizards odds
Milwaukee is a whopping 10.5-point favorite over Washington, with the over/under set at 231.5 points per BetMGM.
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This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Bucks injury report: What is Giannis’ minutes restriction?