The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Cleveland on Monday night for a Central Division matchup, with injuries shaping rotations on both sides.
Milwaukee enters at 8-6, coming off a 95-119 loss to the Lakers and a 147-134 win over the Hornets.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable with left knee patellar tendinopathy, set to anchor the Bucks’ frontcourt. Kevin Porter Jr. remains sidelined after right knee meniscus surgery, while Taurean Prince sits out following neck surgery. Alex Antetokounmpo is inactive on a G League two-way assignment.
Bobby Portis averages 9.6 points and 5.5 rebounds off the bench, complementing Giannis, who leads the team with 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game. Ryan Rollins adds 16.9 points and 5.4 assists, and Myles Turner contributes 12.1 points and 6.2 boards to help Milwaukee handle Cleveland’s frontcourt.
The Cavaliers enter at 9-5, fresh off a 108-100 win over the Grizzlies and a 113-126 loss to the Raptors. Darius Garland is sidelined with a left great toe injury, while Max Strus misses time following left foot Jones fracture surgery, reducing offensive spacing. Jaylon Tyson is out with a head concussion, and Luke Travers and Chris Livingston remain inactive on G League two-way deals.
Donovan Mitchell leads Cleveland with 30.4 points and 5.4 assists per game, while Evan Mobley contributes 19.2 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 4.2 assists in 34.1 minutes. De’Andre Hunter adds 18 points and 4.7 rebounds, and Jarrett Allen provides 15.6 points and 7.8 rebounds to anchor the paint.
Tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. ET at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with both teams looking to strengthen their standing in the Central Division.
