Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight for the Bucks vs. the Bulls? Starters, injury report, odds
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CHICAGO – The Milwaukee Bucks head to the United Center on Oct. 12 to play their third exhibition game, against the Bulls with tip-off scheduled at 6 p.m.
Giannis Antetokounmpo played the first five minutes of the game and helped create a few 3-pointers as the Bucks took an early 12-point lead on the Bulls before taking a 35-29 advantage into the second quarter. Milwaukee was 8 of 17 (47%) from behind the 3-point line in the first quarter. Gary Trent Jr. led the team with eight points.
The Bucks are 2-0 in the preseason while the Bulls are also 2-0.
Milwaukee will wrap up its preseason schedule on Oct. 14 against Oklahoma City at Fiserv Forum. The regular season begins on Oct. 21 for the Bucks, as they welcome back Khris Middleton and his Washington Wizards.
Is Giannis playing?
Yes. Following practice on Oct. 11, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to make his preseason debut against the Bulls. Antetokounmpo joined the team late after contracting COVID-19, beginning his training camp on Oct. 4. He has gradually ramped up his conditioning level.
Bucks starters
- Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Trent Jr.
- Forwards: AJ Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo
- Center: Myles Turner
Bucks injury report
There are no formal injury reports in the preseason, but Rivers said all players participated in practice on Oct. 11. Kyle Kuzma, who had missed the game against Detroit on Oct. 9 with a hip flexor issue caused by new shoes, said he was good to go against Chicago as well.
What channel are the Bucks on?
The game will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. Lisa Byington and Marques Johnson will be on the call.
Bucks vs. Bulls odds, over/under
The Bucks are 1.5-point favorites over the Bulls, with the over/under set at 231.5 points per BetMGM.
