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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jrue Holiday probable vs. Wizards, Khris Middleton remains out

The Bucks may have two All-Stars back in harness against the Washington Wizards.

Matthew Dugandzic

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After suffering a deflating 118-95 defeat at the hands of the Washington Wizards, the Milwaukee Bucks get a shot at vengeance on Tuesday when they battle the Wizards again. Unlike the last game, though, Milwaukee will have some serious firepower on their side as two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday will be back in the lineup. Khris Middleton remains out, so the Bucks will likely have to rely even more on their star duo if they want to secure a win.

Turn things around

Losers of five of their last six games, the Bucks have slid to 23-13, good for third in the Eastern Conference. A victory over the Wizards—which most likely will not have All-Star wingman Bradley Beal due to a hamstring injury—will get Milwaukee back on track and make a statement that this team is still the top dog in the East.

The good news is that Antetokounmpo and his 32.1 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game will be back for the Bucks, which struggled to generate points and good looks last time out. Holiday's backcourt savvy and leadership will also be a welcome boost as the Bucks try to turn things around.

Middleton is still on the mend

Middleton remains without a timetable for a return as he continues to recover from an ailing right knee. The veteran two-guard has not looked right this season after missing the start of the year due to his recovery from wrist surgery in the offseason. In his 7 games so far, the 10-year pro is averaging just 11.1 points, a far cry from the 20.1 that he averaged in 2021/2022.

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Matthew Dugandzic
MATTHEW DUGANDZIC

Matthew finished his bachelor's degree in Economics (Management) at the University of Split and got his master's degree in the same field at the University of Zadar. Whether it is playing the game as an undersized 6'3'' power forward or simply watching it, Matthew can't get enough of it. After all, he has been an avid NBA fan since the 2000s. But don't get him wrong, as Matthew still loves the old-school NBA and is a true student of the game. From on-court moments to off-court stuff, whether it's about the stars of modern-day basketball or legends of the game, Matthew covers every category of the NBA world and basketball in general, as long as it makes for an engaging and exciting story.