Milwaukee Bucks DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) won't play on Sunday versus the visiting 76ers. He'll now miss his fourth-straight game because of a calf strain. In the meantime, Bobby Portis will presumably remain at the four spot. Portis has surged while Antetokounmpo has been on the shelf, especially in the last two games, combining for 49 points, 32 rebounds, four blocks, and two steals. As such, the 29-year-old has an excellent chance to remain even more productive against a Philadelphia team that could be without Joel Embiid (knee).

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (knee) will play on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Lopez recently missed one game due to a back issue and is currently nursing a knee contusion. However, the ailment will not keep him off the court Friday night, as the team has upgraded his status from probable to available. Lopez has averaged 10.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks across two prior matchups against the Hawks this campaign.

Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard (groin) will be in the lineup for Friday's meeting with the Atlanta Hawks. A groin issue keeps Lillard on the injury report, but the Bucks have upgraded him to available. Lillard is coming off his 10th double-double of the season, having notched 29 points and 12 assists in Wednesday's win over the Charlotte Hornets. Another big performance will be expected from him on Friday, with Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) out of the lineup.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma will make his team debut in Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. Following his trade from the Washington Wizards, it was initially uncertain if Kuzma would be available to suit up on Friday. The Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) on the shelf, so Kuzma has a good opportunity to make a significant impact right away. It's a good fantasy matchup against a team ranked second in pace but with a mediocre defensive rating.

Milwaukee Bucks forward/center Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) will sit out a third consecutive game on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks. Milwaukee's superstar is experiencing tightness in his left calf and is not yet ready to return to action after initially being listed as questionable on the injury report. With Antetokounmpo still sidelined, we should see another big game from Bobby Portis. He returned from a six-game absence on Wednesday against the Charlotte Hornets, racking up 23 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in a 112-102 win.