UPDATE: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Injury Status For Hornets-Bucks Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report for Saturday's game.

Nov 16, 2024; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Giannis Antetokounmpo is available (h/t Underdog NBA).

Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) available to play Saturday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) November 24, 2024

On Saturday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Charlotte Hornets in Wisconsin.

For the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report, but he is listed as probable, so he should be available.

Via @HornetsReddit: "Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as PROBABLE against the Charlotte Hornets tonight."

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as PROBABLE against the Charlotte Hornets tonight. pic.twitter.com/uSoaSdlb8q

— /r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) November 23, 2024

Antetokounmpo is averaging 32.4 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.4 blocks per contest while shooting 61.4% from the field and 18.2% from the three-point range in 15 games.

Injury Update: MarJon Beauchamp (Left Hamstring Tendinopathy) is probable for tonight’s game vs. Charlotte.

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 23, 2024

The Bucks are the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 7-9 record in 16 games.

They are in the middle of a three-game winning streak.

Most recently, the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers (at home) by a score of 129-117.

Antetokounmpo finished with 37 points, ten rebounds, 11 assists, two steals and one block while shooting 14/21 from the field in 35 minutes of playing time.

Via StatMuse: "Giannis this season:

32.4 PPG (1st in NBA)
12.0 RPG (5th)
6.4 APG
1.4 BPG
61.4 FG%

Averaging more PPG and APG than his MVP seasons."

Giannis this season:

32.4 PPG (1st in NBA)
12.0 RPG (5th)
6.4 APG
1.4 BPG
61.4 FG%

Averaging more PPG and APG than his MVP seasons. pic.twitter.com/Xgt7DiyVdu

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 23, 2024

Following the Hornets, the Bucks will play their next game on Tuesday when they visit the Miami Heat in Florida.

Antetokounmpo is in his 12th year playing for the Bucks.

Giannis tonight:

37 PTS
10 REB
11 AST
14-21 FG

Ties Bird and Kareem in 35-point triple-doubles (7). pic.twitter.com/EU4OX0T2GR

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 23, 2024

As for the Hornets, they are the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 6-9 record in their first 15 games.

Following the Bucks, they will play their next game on Monday evening when they host the Orlando Magic in North Carolina.

Earlier this month, the Hornets beat the Bucks (115-114) at home.