The Milwaukee Bucks travel to San Antonio to face the Spurs on Thursday at 8:00 PM ET, both teams managing critical absences.
Milwaukee enters the contest at 17-23 after back-to-back losses, with Giannis Antetokounmpo listed as probable with a left ankle sprain, while Alex Antetokounmpo and Taurean Prince are out due to a G League assignment and neck surgery, respectively.
Kevin Porter Jr. leads the Bucks with 18.0 points and 7.7 assists per game, supported by Ryan Rollins’ 16.5 points and 5.5 assists. Giannis contributes 29.1 points and 9.7 rebounds, providing the team’s primary scoring and rim protection despite his questionable status.
The Spurs, 27-13, are also coming off consecutive defeats and will be without Devin Vassell (left adductor strain), Harrison Ingram, David Jones García, and Stanley Umude (all G League two-way assignments).
Victor Wembanyama averages 24.0 points and 11.0 rebounds, while De’Aaron Fox adds 20.5 points and 5.8 assists per game. Stephon Castle contributes 17.3 points and 6.8 assists, giving San Antonio balanced scoring options despite missing Vassell.
This marks the first matchup of the season between the two teams, with both squads seeking to halt losing streaks and protect their playoff positioning. The Bucks remain 11th in the Eastern Conference, while the Spurs hold third in the Western Conference.
Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
