Giannis Antetokounmpo is dealing with calf injury (Image via NBA) The Milwaukee Bucks host the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 21, 2026, at Fiserv Forum, with tip-off set for 8:30 p.m. ET. Giannis Antetokounmpo is available and does not appear on the NBA injury report.Milwaukee enters the game needing stability after an uneven season. Oklahoma City arrives as the league’s most consistent team so far. The matchup puts one of the NBA’s most productive players against the team with the best record.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks Current Standings and Game Setup
The Oklahoma City Thunder come in at 36-8, finishing a road trip after a win in Cleveland. The Milwaukee Bucks sit at 18-24 and continue to rely on Antetokounmpo to carry both the offense and the rebounding load.Giannis leads the Bucks in points at 28.5 per game, rebounds at 9.8, and shooting efficiency at 64.5 percent from the field. The game also features a high-profile matchup with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, with Oklahoma City listed as the betting favorite despite multiple injuries.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Recent Play and Health
Giannis Antetokounmpo has no restrictions heading into the game. Since returning from a calf strain in December, he has stayed off the injury report and logged steady minutes.He is coming off a 17-rebound performance against Atlanta. Over his last nine games, he has reached double figures in rebounds five times. Against Oklahoma City, he has a strong track record, hitting over 10.5 rebounds in nine of his last 10 matchups. Since returning from injury, he is averaging 29.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 4.8 assists, though his scoring has dipped slightly in recent outings.
Bucks vs Thunder Injury Report (January 21, 2026)
TeamPlayerStatusInjury Bucks Myles Turner Out Left ankle sprain Bucks Kevin Porter Jr. Out Oblique strain Bucks Taurean Prince Out Neck surgery Bucks Alex Antetokounmpo Out G League two-way Thunder Jalen Williams Out Right hamstring strain Thunder Isaiah Hartenstein Out Right soleus strain Thunder Alex Caruso Out Right adductor strain Thunder Jaylin Williams Out Left glute contusion Thunder Aaron Wiggins Out Right groin soreness
What the Numbers Suggest
Oklahoma City’s frontcourt has been stretched thin. Since Hartenstein’s injury, the Thunder rank near the bottom of the league in rebounding. That puts extra pressure on their remaining rotation and gives Antetokounmpo a clear opportunity to control the boards.Also read: Oklahoma City Thunder vs Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 21, 2026)Milwaukee opens a homestand with this game. With Giannis healthy, the Bucks have a chance to stay competitive, even against a deeper and more consistent Thunder team.