The Milwaukee Bucks are at home on Tuesday night as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Milwaukee enters Tuesday's game with a 28-39 record after defeating the Indiana Pacers at home on Sunday night.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
In Sunday's victory over the Pacers, Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks as he recorded 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists while Bobby Portis added 29 points, 10 rebounds and three assists of his own off the bench.
Now Milwaukee will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as they face off against the Cavaliers in a tough home matchup.
On the other side, Cleveland enters Tuesday's contest with a 41-27 record after losing at home to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) David Dermer-Imagn Images David Dermer-Imagn Images
Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers in Sunday's loss as he ended the game with 26 points and 11 assists while Max Strus recorded 24 points and eight rebounds off the bench.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night's matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Cavaliers Injury Report: Will Jarrett Allen, Jaylon Tyson Play?
For the Cavaliers, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Jarrett Allen and Jaylon Tyson.
Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images © Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Cleveland has ruled out Allen due to right knee tendinitis as he will miss his sixth consecutive contest and he is expected to miss the Cavaliers' entire three-game road trip.
#Cavs list Jarrett Allen (knee), Tyrese Proctor (quad) and Craig Porter Jr. (groin) all out tomorrow against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Sam Merrill (hamstring) is questionable.
Jaylon Tyson (ankle) is probable.
— Danny Cunningham (@RealDCunningham) March 16, 2026
With Allen still sidelined, Thomas Bryan, Strus and Keon Ellis could all continue to have larger roles.
The Cavaliers have also ruled out Tyrese Proctor due to a right quad strain as he will miss his sixth straight game while Craig Porter Jr. is out with a left groin strain.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Jaylon Tyson (24) David Richard-Imagn Images David Richard-Imagn Images
Tyson has been listed as probable and is expected to return after missing Sunday's loss due to an ankle injury while Sam Merrill is questionable due to left hamstring tightness.
Bucks Injury Report: Will Giannis Antetokounmpo, Myles Turner Play?
On the other side, the Bucks have three players listed on their injury report, including both Giannis and Myles Turner.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Milwaukee has listed Giannis as questionable due to a left ankle sprain that he suffered in Sunday's victory over the Pacers and the Bucks may elect to sit him on Tuesday night.
Injury Report - March 17 vs. Cleveland
Out:
Alex Antetokounmpo (G League - Two-Way)
Cormac Ryan (G League - Two-Way)
Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Ankle Sprain)
Ousmane Dieng (Illness)
Myles Turner (Right Calf Strain)
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) March 16, 2026
If Giannis is sidelined, Portis, Jericho Sims and Kyle Kuzma could all be in line for increased roles.
Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner (3) © Benny Sieu-Imagn Images © Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Bucks have also listed Turner as questionable due to a right calf strain and he is in danger of missing his first game since February 20.
Ousmane Dieng has also been listed as questionable with an illness and there is a chance he could return from a two-game absence on Tuesday.
Fans can catch Tuesday night's matchup between the Cavaliers and Bucks from Milwaukee at 8:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
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