Giannis Antetokounmpo and Doc Rivers speak on Bucks win over Hawks
Giannis Antetokounmpo, head coach Doc Rivers and Bobby Portis Jr. speak on the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 19, 2025.
The Milwaukee Bucks have a rare January home game when they face reigning NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 21.
The Bucks (18-24) only have five games at Fiserv Forum this month, with the matchup with the Thunder (36-8) kicking off a three-game homestand.
Follow along for live updates from the game:
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is not on the injury report and has played in 11 straight games heading into the matchup with the Thunder.
What about other key Bucks players?
The Bucks announced a few hours before the game that center Myles Turner (ankle) and Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) would sit out with injuries.
Before the game, Milwaukee head coach Doc Rivers said Porter “won’t be back any time soon.” Rivers added that he thinks Porter suffered the injury a few games ago. Rivers said Turner is day-to-day.
- Taurean Prince, out (neck surgery)
- Kevin Porter Jr., out (oblique muscle strain)
- Myles Turner, out (left ankle sprain)
Bucks starting lineup
- Guards: AJ Green, Ryan Rollins
- Forward: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kyle Kuzma
- Center: Bobby Portis
Bucks vs Thunder start time
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 21
- Time: 8:30 p.m. CT
Bucks vs Thunder odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Jan. 21
- Spread: Thunder by 11.5
- Over/under: 224.5
- Moneyline: Bucks +400, Thunder -550
Bucks schedule 2025-26
Here are the Bucks’ next five games (all times are Central):
- Jan. 21: Oklahoma City, 8:30 p.m.
- Jan. 23: Denver, 8:30 p.m.
- Jan. 25: Dallas, 6 p.m.
- Jan. 27: at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.
- Jan 29: at Washington, 6 p.m.
