{"id":655081,"date":"2026-03-12T21:19:18","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:19:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/655081\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T21:19:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:19:18","slug":"milwaukee-bucks-injury-report-is-giannis-playing-tonight-vs-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/655081\/","title":{"rendered":"Milwaukee Bucks injury report: Is Giannis playing tonight vs. Heat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

MIAMI \u2013 The dimming postseason hopes<\/a> for the Milwaukee Bucks<\/a> could be effectively turned out over the next couple of games<\/a>, as they face two teams in front of them in the Miami Heat and Atlanta Haw<\/a>k<\/a>s.<\/a> And unfortunately for the Bucks, both teams are the hottest in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

First up are the Heat, who have won six in a row and eight of 10 to climb into the playoff picture and is No. 6 in the East. The Bucks head into the Kaseya Center tonight, March 12, having lost seven of their last 10.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee hasn\u2019t won on the road since Feb. 20 in New Orleans.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) is double-teamed by Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) and forward Oso Ighodaro (11) during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

Is Giannis playing?<\/p>\n

Yes.<\/p>\n

The Bucks star is not on the injury report after logging about 32 minutes in a loss to Phoenix on March 10. It appeared he turned an ankle early in the game and then late in the game, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said the star was hit in the groin area but did not reinjure any muscles. Antetokounmpo missed time earlier this season with a left adductor strain and two calf strains.<\/p>\n

Despite not overtly pulling any muscles, Antetokounmpo looked winded and not very explosive as the game wore on. He scored 22 points on 10 of 18 shooting and only had six rebounds and three assists.<\/p>\n

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What is the Bucks record with Giannis?<\/p>\n

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Bucks face Bam Adebayo after he scored 83 points\"Heat<\/p>\n

Heat center Bam Adebayo dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks during an NBA Cup game at Kaseya Center on Nov. 26, 2025.<\/p>\n

The Bucks\u2019 locker room was quiet after another disappointing loss on March 10, but like most places around the league, news of Miami center Bam Adebayo\u2019s 83-point effort against Washington that night had already filtered through by the time players met with the media. It is the second most points scored in an NBA game, behind Wilt Chamberlain\u2019s 100 in 1962.<\/p>\n

\u201cSick,\u201d Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma said. \u201cI\u2019m just happy for him. That\u2019s insane. Honestly. I don\u2019t think; that was on nobody\u2019s bingo card to have Bam score that many points. But I\u2019m so happy for him. That\u2019s amazing. Amazing accomplishment. Anytime you could say you\u2019re over Kobe on something is crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Kobe Bryant set the \u201cmodern\u201d scoring record with 81 in 2006.<\/p>\n

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers opened his postgame presser asking, \u201cIs it true a human being had 83 points tonight?<\/p>\n

\u201cBam had 83 points? Wow. That\u2019s unbelievable.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rivers smiled.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, that\u2019s who we play next so at least I get to watch the prep tape. It\u2019ll be interesting. Wow. Eighty-three points. That\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Bucks are the first team to play the Heat after Adebayo played 42 minutes against the tanking Wizards, against whom he set NBA records for free throws made (36), free throws attempted (43). He also put up 22 3-point attempts (tied for third all-time).<\/p>\n

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Giannis Antetokounmpo noted that in the future, few will recall the exact details of the accomplishment, just the number.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t remember how many shots Kobe shot or how many free throws he made or how many threes,\u201d said the Bucks star, who holds the single-game franchise record with 64 points scored vs. Indiana in 2023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll you remember is 81. Wilt, 100. You don\u2019t remember that (detail). At the end of the day he got 83 points and obviously – did they win?\u201d<\/p>\n

He was told the Heat did. <\/p>\n

\u201cGood,\u201d Antetokounmpo continued. \u201cGreat way to help your team win a game. I know that his family, his close friends are extremely excited and happy for him and again it speaks volumes in his hard work. I know Bam. He works his butt off every single day. He never cheats the game and seeing a guy like him doing something like this is incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n

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When pointed out the Bucks get Adebayo next Antetokounmpo quipped, \u201cWe\u2019ll do our best for him to score 82, not 83.\u201d<\/p>\n

Kevin Porter, questionable (right knee synovitis)<\/p>\n

Bobby Portis Jr., questionable (thoracic spine contusion)<\/p>\n

Jericho Sims, questionable (right patellar tendonitis)<\/p>\n

Bucks probable starting lineup<\/p>\n

Forwards: Ousmane Dieng, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma<\/p>\n

NBA playoff standings<\/p>\n

The Bucks are currently out of the postseason picture entirely. Here are the play-in standings in the Eastern Conference heading\u00a0into game play on March 12:<\/p>\n

No. 7: Toronto (36-29): The Bucks lost the season series 3-1 to the Raptors.<\/p>\n

No. 8: Philadelphia (35-30):\u00a0The 76ers have won the season series over the Bucks, winning the first three games. The Bucks head to Philadelphia to end the season on April 12.<\/p>\n

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No. 9: Atlanta (34-31):\u00a0The Bucks and Hawks have split the season series 1-1. Milwaukee travels to Atlanta on March 14.<\/p>\n

No. 10: Charlotte (34-33):\u00a0The Bucks own the tiebreaker over the Hornets having won the season series 3-1.<\/p>\n

No. 11: Milwaukee (27-37): The Bucks have had better luck against the play-in teams to date, as they are just 5-14 against the top six seeds in the conference.<\/p>\n

What time is the Bucks game?<\/p>\n

Tip off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.<\/p>\n

What channel is the Bucks game on?<\/p>\n

The game will be simulcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and WMLW The M with Lisa Byington, Wesley Matthews and Stephen Watson on the call.<\/p>\n

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Bucks vs. Heat odds<\/p>\n

Miami is a 6.5-point favorite over Milwaukee, with the over\/under set at 234.5 points per BetMGM.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Phoenix Suns 129-114<\/p>\n

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) takes a tumble during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) takes a tumble during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) scores during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) gets up after some hard contact during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) passes the pass to forward Rasheer Fleming (20) for an assist during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Looking on is Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13).<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) and Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) compete for a rebound during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) re-enters the game as head coach Doc Rivers looks on during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Collin Gillespie (12) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Royce O’Neale (00) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) scores on Phoenix Suns forward Rasheer Fleming (20) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) is drives between Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) and guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) is guarded by Phoenix Suns guard Jordan Goodwin (23) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma (18) scores on Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is shown during the first half of their game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers is shown during the first half of their game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks forward Ousmane Dieng (21) during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) passes around Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) reacts after hitting a three-point basket during the first half of their game against the Phoenix Suns Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) beats Phoenix Suns center Khaman Maluach (10) to a rebound during the first half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n

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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott talks with guard Jalen Green (4) during the second half of their game Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Phoenix Suns beat the Milwaukee Bucks 129-114.<\/p>\n

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