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Antetokounmpo scores 30 and grabs 12 rebounds as Bucks handle Pelicans

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Likely to play MondayAntetokounmpo is listed as probable ahead of Monday's game against the Nuggets.

ImpactAntetokounmpo finds himself on the injury report due to a non-COVID illness, but he is likely to play barring any new developments. The superstar forward is averaging 29.8 points, 13.6 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.2 blocks in 34.8 minutes per game over his last five appearances.

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Celtics look to avoid 3rd straight home loss vs. PelicansThe Boston Celtics are coming off one of their worst shooting performances of the season and will try to avoid a third straight home loss wh...

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Khris Middleton - Absent from injury reportMiddleton (knee) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report ahead of Monday's game versus Denver.

ImpactMiddleton took a seat for the second half of Milwaukee's back-to-back set Saturday versus New Orleans due to right knee injury management, but as expected, he'll return to action versus Denver. The veteran forward has played in 12 of the Bucks' 14 January games thus far, averaging 16.4 points (48 percent shooting), 5.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 29.3 minutes per game.

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Giannis, Damian Lillard know what's at stake for Doc Rivers, Bucks: 'It's hard to take this job'The two All-Stars understand that expectations are high for their new coach and the Bucks. "He's the perfect person for it," Lillard said.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo - Cruises to 30 pointsAntetokounmpo amassed 30 points (11-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-11 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 141-117 victory over the Pelicans.

ImpactAntetokounmpo appeared unfazed by back spasms that limited his availability heading into Saturday's contest. Antetokounmpo's pursuit of the rim is on another level this season, as his 592 shot attempts in the restricted area far exceeds 454 attempts for second-place basket-attacker Zion Williamson.

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Bobby Portis - Milwaukee runs on BPPortis had 20 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 141-117 win over New Orleans.

ImpactPortis launched his fourth-highest shot quantity of the season Saturday en route to his sixth game with 20 plus-points. He has been mentioned in trade rumors throughout past weeks, but Portis plays an imperative role as frontcourt depth with the ability to space the floor and rebound in the second unit. Remaining in Milwaukee is likely, especially considering the Bucks' limited trade assets that could be packaged with Portis to improve the roster.

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Naji Marshall - Subtly effectiveMarshall amassed eight points (3-6 FG, 2-6 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 15 minutes during Saturday's 141-117 loss to Milwaukee.

ImpactMarshall hasn't exceeded eight points in any of New Orleans past six games, including two scoreless outings, but the 25-year-old is a synergistic presence on both ends. Marshall connecting on a career-best 37.6 percent of 2.3 triples per game is limited volume, but it nonetheless enhances his credibility as a versatile wing.

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