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Taurean Price Injury Status For Bucks vs Wizards

Will the Bucks swingman suit up against one of the league's worst teams?

Alex Kirschenbaum

Nov 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends against Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) while driving to the basket in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Nov 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Taurean Prince (12) defends against Washington Wizards guard Malcolm Brogdon (15) while driving to the basket in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images / Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Will 3-and-D Milwaukee Bucks swingman Taurean Prince suit up against one of the league's worst teams on Friday night, in the second bout of a back-to-back game slate?

According to The Athletic's Eric Nehm, Prince had been considered probable to suit up against the rebuilding Washington Wizards.

Quickly, the 30-year-old Prince saw his status downgraded to out.

Two-time league MVP power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is also considered probable to play.

As Nehm notes, nine-time All-Star Bucks point guard Damian Lillard will sit out the game as he manages his right hamstring injury.

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Chris Livingston, Stanley Umude and Liam Robbins are all with the Bucks' NBAGL affiliate squad, the Wisconsin Herd. Sixth man center/power forward Bobby Portis will sit out for the second game of his 25-contest suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy.

After staging a fourth quarter comeback to best the visiting L.A. Clippers 116-110 on Thursday, the Bucks are now heading to Capital One Arena to face off against former Milwaukee All-Star Khris Middleton and his tanking Washington Wizards.

Antetokounmpo's 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting from the floor and 3-of-5 shooting from the foul line paced the Bucks, as did his eight rebounds. Center Brook Lopez also scored 22 points on 8-of-14 shooting from the field (4-of-7 from long range) and 2-of-2 shooting from the charity stripe, while pulling down seven rebounds and blocking four shots.

Lillard had 15 points on an uncharacteristically terrible 2-of-12 shooting line from the field, offset by a solid 9-of-10 shooting line from the free throw line.

Prince did play against L.A. Starting at shooting guard (Andre Jackson Jr. was hurt and Kyle Kuzma is starting at small forward), the 6-foot-6 vet scored 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting from the field (4-of-7 from deep) and 2-of-2 shooting from the foul line, while grabbing seven boards and dishing out one dime.

At 30-24, the Bucks are now just one game behind the 31-23 Indiana Pacers in the race for the Eastern Conference's No. 4 seed and thus homecourt advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

On the other side of the equation, the Bucks are just 3.5 games clear of the No. 7-seeded Orlando Magic (28-29) and being forced to play at least one extra postseason game in the spring's pre-playoff play-in tournament.

So even though Milwaukee is suiting up against the 9-45 Wizards, the worst team in the NBA by record, the team needs to take the contest seriously and avoid a trap encounter. Former Bucks Rookie of the Year Malcolm Brogdon, now in Washington, is out for the bout.

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This year, Prince is averaging 8.1 points on .460/.466/.833 shooting splits, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists a night.

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