The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off of three consecutive demoralizing losses that have seen them fall further and further behind in the race for a spot in the NBA play-in tournament. Currently, they are 26-34, have lost three games in a row, and are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Unfortunately, the return of Giannis Antetokounmpo from his calf injury did little to spark the Bucks. It appears that his return has just prompted head coach Doc Rivers to change the player rotations that had brought Milwaukee a semblance of success for a short period of time.
These lineups are going to look even more strange tonight against the Atlanta Hawks because of an injury to Kevin Porter Jr.
Milwaukee Bucks will not have Kevin Porter Jr. vs the Atlanta Falcons
Feb 25, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter Jr. (7) drives for the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. (9) and guard Dennis Schröder (8) during the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
When Giannis returned against Boston, Rivers decided to move Ryan Rollins to the bench. Additionally, he benched Kyle Kuzma and never brought him into the game, choosing instead to give first quarter minutes to Gary Harris.
Porter remained in the starting lineup for the Celtics game, but will not be playing at all against Atlanta.
Bucks injury report
Taurean Prince (neck surgery): Out
Alex Antetokounmpo (G League/two-way): Out
Cormac Ryan (G League/two-way): Out
Kevin Porter Jr. (knee swelling): Out
As can be seen above, Porter is dealing with swelling in his knee. This game is a tough one to miss, too, as Milwaukee is four games behind Atlanta for the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Hawks will be fielding a mostly healthy roster.
Hawks injury report
RayJ Dennis (G League/two-way): Doubtful
Jonathan Kuminga (left knee inflammation): Questionable
Asa Newell (G League/two-way): Doubtful
This will be the second time that Milwaukee and Atlanta face each other this season. The Bucks won the first meeting 112-110 back on January 19.
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