The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of an embarrassing loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night. After leading by 15 at halftime, Milwaukee was outscored 69-31 in the second half, including being outscored 33-8 in the fourth quarter. The result was a 120-97 loss to the team they are competing for in regard to a spot in the NBA play-in.
On Monday, the Bucks play host to the 40-20 Boston Celtics, a formidable matchup against a team that has long been one of their biggest conference rivals.
Fortunately for Milwaukee, it sounds like Giannis Antetokounmpo will be making his long-awaited return from injury.
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for the Milwaukee Bucks against the Boston Celtics
Dec 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots the ball during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo will be making his return to the court against Boston on Monday night:
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.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 2, 2026
In 30 games this season, Giannis is averaging 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per contest.
Bucks injury report
Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf strain): Questionable
Alex Antetokounmpo (G-League/two-way): Out
Cormac Ryan (G-League/two-way): Out
Taurean Prince (neck surgery): Out
As Charania notes, Giannis is expected to make his return tonight against the Celtics. The fact that he is now listed as questionable as opposed to out is a significant development.
Expect Giannis to be upgraded to probable and/or available as tip-off approaches.
Also absent from the injury report is Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who was listed as out on Sunday night due to an illness.
The Celtics, who are coming off of a 114-98 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers last night, have not yet submitted their injury report.
As they are traveling to Milwaukee today, they have been given extra time to submit their injury report.
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