On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks will play the Boston Celtics in Wisconsin.
The Bucks have been without their best player (two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo) since January.
He is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per contest while shooting 64.5% from the field and 39.5% from three-point range in 30 games this season.
Milwaukee Bucks Make Giannis Antetokounmpo Announcement
Greek basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks to the media during the NBA All-Star media day at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, on February 14, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)
Before Monday’s game, the Bucks have announced that Antetokounmpo is officially listed as questionable.
Eric Nehm of The Athletic wrote: “The Bucks have submitted their first injury report for tonight’s game against the Celtics. Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (Two-Way) Taurean Prince (neck surgery) Cormac Ryan (Two-Way) Questionable: Giannis Antetokounmpo (right calf strain)”
Out: Alex Antetokounmpo (Two-Way) Taurean Prince (neck surgery) Cormac Ryan (Two-Way)
Questionable: Giannis Antetokounmpo (right calf strain)
Here’s what fans were saying about the news:
@pruntdawg: “WE BACK TITLE RUN BEGINS NOW”
@00CRlS: “Please freak we need you🙏”
@coach_is_a_bot: “34❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹”
@hiimdabby: “questionable on the injury report but confirmed to play 6 hours before the game starts cool”
@Glenn_in_Rome: “please don’t give me hope”
@EliskorSakura: “Nothing matters till Doc Rivers is booted out of Milwaukee.”
@J10VESzn: “Don’t care. Doc Rivers is still my coach. Unserious franchise”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 1: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
ESPN’s Shams Charania also reported that Antetokounmpo is expected to play.
Charania wrote: “Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to return tonight against the Boston Celtics after missing the last 5-plus weeks with a right calf strain, sources tell ESPN.”
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – OCTOBER 22: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dunks the ball against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on October 22, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
The Bucks come into play as the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference with a 26-33 record in 59 games.
They have won six out of their last ten games (but lost two in a row).
Following the Celtics, the Bucks will play their next game on Wednesday night when they host Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks.
At home, they are 14-14 in 28 games.
StatMuse wrote: “Bucks win percentage this season: .379 — without Giannis .500 — with Giannis Tonight, he’s back.”
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 17: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks speaks with the media at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
On the other side, the Celtics are in the middle of another strong season.
They are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 40-20 record in 60 games.
Following Milwaukee, the Celtics will play their next game on Wednesday when they host the Charlotte Hornets.
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – NOVEMBER 22: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics defends Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at TD Garden on November 22, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeat the Bucks 119-116. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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