Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts after suffering an injury (Image via AP Photo/Kylie Bridenhagen) Giannis Antetokounmpo will play when the Milwaukee Bucks host the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 13, 2026, at Fiserv Forum. He is not on the injury report and is expected to start.This will be his ninth straight game since returning from a right calf strain that kept him out for eight games. Milwaukee has looked more stable with him back in the lineup, even if the results have not fully followed yet.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Injury Status vs Minnesota Timberwolves (January 13, 2026)
Giannis Antetokounmpo has shown no signs of being limited since his return. Over his last eight games, he is averaging 29.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.7 assists. In the January 11 loss to the Denver Nuggets, he played 33 minutes and handled his usual workload without issue.Head coach Doc Rivers has pointed to Giannis’ conditioning and consistency. Milwaukee went 5-3 with him back in the lineup, a clear improvement from the stretch without him, when the Bucks lost six of eight games and slipped further down the standings.
Game Context: Milkwaukee Bucks vs Minnesota Timberwolves (January 13, 2026)
Milwaukee Bucks enter the game with a 17-22 record and needs wins to stay in the playoff picture. They face a Timberwolves team that has been more reliable this season and already sits at 26 wins.Minnesota’s frontcourt, led by Julius Randle and Naz Reid, has caused problems for opposing stars. Their defense in the paint will be the main test for Giannis, especially early in the game.
Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks Predicted Starting Lineups
Milwaukee BucksMinnesota Timberwolves Ryan Rollins Mike Conley Kevin Porter Jr. Donte DiVincenzo AJ Green Jaden McDaniels Giannis Antetokounmpo Julius Randle Bobby Portis Naz Reid
Bucks vs Timberwolves Injury Notes and Tip-Off (January 13, 2026)
Taurean Prince remains out after neck surgery. Myles Turner is questionable due to illness and will be evaluated closer to tip-off.Also read: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Injured and questionable players, where to watch, team stats, and more (January 13, 2026)The game tips off at 5:00 PM PT. With Giannis fully available, Milwaukee is expected to lean on him early as they try to secure a needed home win.