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

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

Jan 8, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) collide while reaching for the ball in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images / Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Giannis Antetokounmpo is available (h/t Eric Nehm of The Athletic).

Bucks coach Doc Rivers tells reporters that Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight vs. the Jazz. https://t.co/g8P8RNOGvA

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) November 7, 2024

On Thursday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks will host the Utah Jazz in Wisconsin.

For the game, the Bucks could be without their best player, as two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is on the injury report.

Antetokounmpo missed the team's last game, so this would be his second straight out of action (if he doesn't play).

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic on Wednesday: "Here is the Bucks injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Utah:

Out:
Khris Middleton (Bilateral Ankle Surgery)
AJ Johnson (G League)
Chris Livingston (G League)

Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Adductor Strain)"

Here is the Bucks injury report for Thursday’s game vs. Utah:

Out:
Khris Middleton (Bilateral Ankle Surgery)
AJ Johnson (G League)
Chris Livingston (G League)

Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Adductor Strain)

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) November 6, 2024

Antetokounmpo is averaging 31.0 points, 12.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per contest while shooting 63.3% from the field in six games.

That said, the Bucks have struggled in a big way to start the new season.

They are 1-6 in their first seven games (and in the middle of a six-game losing streak).

Taking on the Jazz at home. pic.twitter.com/lMXKimnivp

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 7, 2024

Most recently, the Bucks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 116-114.

Following their showdown with Utah, they will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

Players with 10+ RPG and 5+ APG this season:

Giannis
Jokic
Sabonis

And Jalen Johnson. pic.twitter.com/xojYlbEjPx

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 7, 2024

As for the Jazz, they are 1-6 in their first seven games.

They most recently defeated the Chicago Bulls (on the road) by a score of 135-126.

Following the Bucks, the Jazz will play their next game on Saturday evening when they travel to San Antonio for a showdown with Chris Paul and the Spurs.