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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 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.

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

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."

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.