Rollins is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Rollins will start at point guard due to Damian Lillard (calf) not being available. This will be Rollins' ninth start of the season, and he's averaging 10.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game in that stretch.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Officially out
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Lillard (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Lakers, NBA reporter Chris Haynes reports.
It was reported about 90 minutes before tipoff that Lillard was trending in the wrong direction, and the team has officially downgraded him to out. This will be his first absence since Feb. 21, opening the door for Ryan Rollins to draw the start at point guard.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available vs. Lakers
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports.
Antetokounmpo was initially considered probable for this contest, so the upgrade in his status isn't surprising, especially since he hasn't missed a single game since the All-Star break. The star forward has averaged 27.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over 33.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
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Bucks' Gary Trent: Good to go Thursday
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Trent (knee) will play Thursday against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Trent was handed a probable tag leading up to Thursday's matchup, so this update was expected. He's averaging 12.0 points, 1.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists over his last five appearances, all off the bench.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Not expected to go Thursday
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Lillard (groin) isn't expected to play Thursday against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard was initially added to the injury report as probable, but he was downgraded to questionable earlier in the day Thursday and is now being considered unlikely to suit up. Assuming he's ruled out closer to tipoff, Kevin Porter and AJ Green would be in line for more chances in the frontcourt.
Lillard (groin) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard was initially listed as probable to play against the Lakers on Thursday, but that has been changed to questionable, which means the Bucks might have to pivot in Los Angeles. If the superstar guard can't play, Milwaukee will likely turn to Kevin Porter and Ryan Rollins to pick up the slack in the backcourt.
Bucks' Gary Trent: Still working through knee injury
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Trent (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Trent has been playing through a left knee injury, but unless he suffers a setback he should be able to suit up Thursday. Trent has scored in double digits in each of the last four games and has shot 39.3 percent from three on 7.0 3PA/G over that span.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Likely to play against LAL
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Lillard (groin) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Lillard is trending toward playing in Thursday's game in Los Angeles. The veteran superstar averages 24.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 44.8 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from deep this season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Thursday
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right patella tendinopathy, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been playing through a nagging right knee injury, but he hasn't missed a game since before the All-Star break and will likely suit up for Thursday's contest. He has averaged 27.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over 33.4 minutes per game since the beginning of March.
Lopez closed Tuesday's 104-93 loss to the Warriors with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 33 minutes.
Lopez's ability to contribute across the board makes him a very underrated fantasy asset. With 67 games played, Lopez is on pace to return fifth-round value in nine-category formats with 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.9 blocks and 1.8 three-pointers on 49.6 percent shooting from the field and 84.8 percent from the line.
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Bucks' Kyle Kuzma: Notches 22 points
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Kuzma finished with 22 points (7-16 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 104-93 loss to Golden State.
This was Kuzma's best scoring night with the Bucks, but overall, this was a pretty empty line. Over his last 10 outings, Kuzma has been well outside the top 200 in nine-category formats, posting averages of 12.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 three-pointers on 44.4 percent shooting from the field and 68.4 percent from the line.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Struggles with shot
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Antetokounmpo ended Tuesday's 104-93 loss to Golden State with 20 points (5-16 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-15 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and three steals in 39 minutes.
Although he flirted with a triple-double, Antetokounmpo had a tough night from the field and free-throw line. He's been trending up overall, however, averaging 27.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over his last 10 games on 56.7 percent shooting from the field.
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Bucks' Gary Trent: Available Tuesday
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Trent (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Trent will play through a knee injury to occupy his usual role off the bench Tuesday. Over seven games in March, the veteran sharpshooter has averaged 12.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists and 0.9 steals in 23.8 minutes.
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Bucks' Damian Lillard: Available Tuesday
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Lillard (groin) is available for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Lillard will shake off a probable tag due to right groin soreness Tuesday. The star point guard has made 12 consecutive appearances, during which he has averaged 23.6 points, 5.8 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals across 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Set to play against Golden State
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with a nagging knee issue. The superstar forward has logged at least 30 minutes in each of his last six outings, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction against Golden State.
