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Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on his return from injury

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo speaks on his return from injury after playing the New York Knicks on Nov. 28, 2025

The Milwaukee Bucks look to end a seven-game losing streak on Saturday night, Nov. 29, and host the Brooklyn Nets at Fiserv Forum.

It is the longest losing streak the team has suffered through since dropping eight in a row from March 11-27, 2014.

Follow along for updates from Fiserv Forum:

Kevin Porter Jr. looks good in his return

Kevin Porter Jr. knocked down a 3-pointer for the Bucks’ first basket of the game.

It was a long time coming, with Porter making his return after leaving the season opener with an ankle injury that was followed by a knee injury during his recovery.

Porter started the game and played seven minutes in the first quarter as the Bucks took a 32-29 lead. He had six points and two assists.

Is Giannis playing?

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play, but also cautioned that “that can always change.” The Bucks then confirmed before tip that Antetokounmpo is available.

Antetokounmpo returned from missing four games in a loss to the New York Knicks on Nov. 28. He was listed on the injury report as questionable with left adductor strain injury management.

What about Kevin Porter Jr.?

Yes, Porter will play. The guard was listed as questionable after right knee meniscus surgery. Porter has been out since the first quarter of the first game of the season on Oct. 22, beginning with a sprained left ankle suffered in the game. He suffered the knee injury in a workout on Oct. 30 and had surgery on Nov. 3.

Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)Giannis Antetokounmpo, available (left adductor strain injury management)Kevin Porter Jr., available (right knee meniscus surgery)Milwaukee Bucks probable starters

Guards: Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr.

Forwards: A.J. Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo

Center: Myles Turner

What channel are the Bucks on?TV: FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin/WMLW The M with Lisa Byington (play-by-play), Wesley Matthews (analysis) and Melanie Ricks (sideline)Radio: WTMJ Radio & BMO Bucks Radio Network with Dave Koehn and Justin GarciaWhat time is the Bucks game?

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT.

Bucks vs. Nets odds

Milwaukee is a 10.5-point favorite over Brooklyn, and the over-under is set at 240.5, per BetMGM.com.