Khris Middleton's Injury Status For Pistons-Bucks Game
On Wednesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are hosting the Detroit Pistons for their seventh game of the season.
However, they will remain without one of their best players.
All-Star shooting guard Khris Middleton, who has missed the first six games of the season, has been ruled out for Wednesday’s game (as relayed by Eric Nehm of The Athletic).
Nehm: "The Bucks have submitted an injury report for Wednesday’s game vs. Detroit. OUT: Pat Connaughton (right calf strain) Joe Ingles (left ACL surgery) Sandro Mamukelashvili (concussion evaluation) Khris Middleton (left wrist ligament surgery) AJ Green (nasal fracture)"
Middleton averaged 20.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists per contest last season, so him being out of the lineup is a big deal.
On Tuesday, Nehm relayed that the Bucks had announced Middleton practiced with the Wisconsin Herd (G League), which is a good sign that he could return soon.
Even without Middleton, the Bucks have started out the season on a roll.
They are the best team in the NBA with a 6-0 record, and wins over the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets, New York Knicks, Brooklyn Nets, Atlanta Hawks and Pistons.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is on fire averaging 33.8 points, 12.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per contest.
They will likely be a contender for the 2023 NBA Championship.
As for the Pistons, they come into the night with a 2-6 record in their first eight games of the season.
2021 first-overall pick Cade Cunningham is averaging 18.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.7 assists per contest.
