Game 59: Heat at Bucks - 2/24/23 - 6:30 -ESPN/BSWI - Giannis Starting, Pat & Wes Out

Post #1 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:13 pm

We once again shuffle players in and out and have yet to have our full team available.

Giannis - Limited practice Wednesday, not expected to play.

Khris - practiced Wednesday, hopefully plays. Bud seemed somewhat surprised/concerned Khris missed the Chicago game. Most likely still on a minutes restriction.

Bobby - Back after a month out. Minutes restriction.

Crowder - Makes his Bucks debut. Minutes restriction.

Pat - Limited practice Wednesday, missed the Bulls game. Likely out.

Marques - Sundays game against the Suns is ABC only, doubt he's back for this one. Probably a Novak game.

12 game streak, we can certainly win this without Giannis. Let's keep it going.

chonestown · Post #2 » by **chonestown** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:24 pm

A week uninterrupted in the lab, getting posts up and eating right. Ready for this.

CharityStripe34 · Post #3 » by **CharityStripe34** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:24 pm

Damn wrist thing. The second we get Bobby back and Jae playing, Gianni's out.

Post #4 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 3:54 pm

Bucks favored by 1

Post #5 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 4:50 pm

Nehm

Budenholzer also seemed to be optimistic about Middleton’s ability to get back on the floor on Friday against the Heat.

“I think he had a really good break,” Budenholzer said of Middleton. “He looked good today and we’re optimistic that he’s in a very good place and did everything in practice today. And we’ll see how he feels tomorrow.”

However, Budenholzer did not commit to saying the team expected Middleton to play on Friday, like he did with Crowder and Portis.

The workouts and the players’ desire to remain in the gym during the All-Star break came from the players, but the Bucks quickly sprung into action to give them the support they needed as an organization, which included various members of Milwaukee’s coaching and training staff joining them in Florida.

“I think it happened mostly organically and then we tried to put as much support and organization (as possible) behind the organic movement,” Budenholzer said. “So, those three guys working together and Bobby and Jae needing something a little different, having some contact and playing some and mixing it up, which is not the normal on an All-Star break, it was phenomenal. And I think Bobby and Joe helping to bring Jae in and just helping him learn and get ready, that’s what good teams have. Guys that bring them in and do whatever they can to help get people ready to help us win.”

PG Graveyard · Post #6 » by **PG Graveyard** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:39 pm

This Middleton stuff scares me. I can't believe we haven't taken the training wheels off yet and the fact Bud is hedging on him playing Friday is very concerning.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #7 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 5:48 pm

PG Graveyard wrote:This Middleton stuff scares me. I can't believe we haven't taken the training wheels off yet and the fact Bud is hedging on him playing Friday is very concerning.

I mean, it's definitely frustrating and concerning, but they can only do what his body allow them to do. Force feeding him minutes when his knee isn't right isn't going to help anything.

theFireBlanket · Post #8 » by **theFireBlanket** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:11 pm

chonestown wrote:A week uninterrupted in the lab, getting posts up and eating right. Ready for this.

Eat til there's nothing left, .imo*

Milbucks96 · Post #9 » by **Milbucks96** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:17 pm

What’s going on with Khris is definitely a tiny bit worrying. I thought the injury prone label was way too premature because of two freak injuries last year, but this knee thing is lasting longer than I expected.

No need to panic yet, but it’s easy to wonder if this is just it going forward.

GoldenAntlers · Post #10 » by **GoldenAntlers** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:20 pm

Great sign that bobby, joe, and Jae used their vacation to train and implement Jae into the fold.

Post #11 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:24 pm

Initial injury report will be out this afternoon

neiLz · Post #12 » by **neiLz** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 6:48 pm

must win, schedule L.

MVP2110 · Post #13 » by **MVP2110** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:13 pm

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Post #14 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 8:59 pm

Budenholzer, on Antetokounmpo: "Did parts of practice, taking it day-by-day."

The Bucks will submit an injury report later today. Will Antetokounmpo be listed as OUT for tomorrow?

"We haven't talked about how he will be listed. And I think those decisions will be made shortly."

Post #15 » by **MickeyDavis** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:52 pm

Herro is probable, Lowry out. Bucks have not submitted their initial injury report yet.

jschligs · Post #16 » by **jschligs** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:13 pm

Being in MKE we have a good chance with Midds/Jrue/Brook/Bobby and newly acquired Jae who will be fired up against his old squad. I'm excited for NBA to be back.

Probably will be on MIA to win strictly as an emotional hedge.

DutchManDanFan · Post #17 » by **DutchManDanFan** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:32 pm

Must streak

crkone · Post #18 » by **crkone** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:38 pm

Giannis and Pat are doubtful. Wes is out with a right calf strain.

https://ak-static.cms.nba.com/referee/injury/Injury-Report_2023-02-23_05PM.pdf

Absolutely insane Giannis COULD play tomorrow and isn't ruled out.

Turk Nowitzki · Post #19 » by **Turk Nowitzki** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:42 pm

How did Wes magically end up at the only one listed as out? He wasn't even on the radar as hurt unless it just happened today or something.

crkone · Post #20 » by **crkone** » Thu Feb 23, 2023 10:47 pm

Turk Nowitzki wrote:How did Wes magically end up at the only one listed as out? He wasn't even on the radar as hurt unless it just happened today or something.

Old man seems to see his shadow and needs two weeks off for every two he plays.