Here is the injury report of the Milwaukee Bucks and the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of their clash on Thursday.
The Milwaukee Bucks (45-31) are set to host the New Orleans Pelicans (21-58) on Thursday, April 10 at the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks are coming on the back of a five-match winning streak, and they will aim to continue their momentum to end the regular season on a winning note. The Pelicans, on the other hand, are on a four-game losing streak. They have been occupying the 14th seed in the West, and have recorded one of the most underwhelming seasons.
The Bucks are in a critical battle for seeding in the East. Seeded fifth in the standings, they are three games behind the Indiana Pacers for the fourth spot and two games ahead of the Pistons, who are currently on the sixth. While they are not likely to level with the Pacers, the Bucks would certainly stay ahead of the Pistons.
Talking about their meetings this season, this is the second time both teams will be up against each other, with the Bucks currently maintaining an upper hand over the rivals. Their recent meeting came on April 6, where the Bucks recorded a 111-107 win over the Pelicans. Ahead of their Thursday-night clash, both teams have released their injury reports; let’s take look-
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Time: Thursday, April 19 | 8 p.m ET
Venue: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Local TV: FDSWI and Gulf Coast Sports | Live Stream– Fubo, NBA League Pass
Pat Connaughton- Questionable (Right Ankle Sprain)
Giannis Antetokounmpo- Probable (Left Shoulder Tendinopathy)
Jericho Sims- Out (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)
Damian Lillard- Out (Right Calf Deep Vein Thrombosis)
Damian Lillard is listed as out for the upcoming game with a calf injury, while Jericho Sims will miss the game with a right thumb sprain. Pat Connaughton is questionable, whereas superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been listed as probable with his shoulder injury.
Herbert Jones- Out For Season (Right Shoulder Torn Rotator Cuff)
Dejounte Murray- Out For Season (Right Achilles Rupture)
Jose Alvarado- Questionable (Right Calf Soreness)
Brandon Boston Jr.- Out (Left Ankle Stress Reaction)|
Kelly Olynyk- Questionable (Left Achilles Tendonosis)
Yves Missi- Questionable (Left Ankle Soreness)
Jordan Hawkins- Out (Lumbar Spine Annular Fissure)
Bruce Brown- Questionable (Right Knee Soreness)
Trey Murphy III- Out For Season (Right Shoulder Torn Labrum)
CJ McCollum- Out For Season (Right Foot Bone Contusion)
Zion Williamson- Out For Season (Low Back Bone Contusion)
The Pelicans have released a concerning injury report, with a total of eleven players listed. A total of five players have been listed out for the remainder of the season, while two players including Brandon Boston Jr, and Jordan Hawkins will miss the upcoming game due to ankle and back injuries, respectively.
Jose Alvarado, Kelly Olynyk, Yves Missi, and Bruce Brown have been listed as questionable for the upcoming fixture. Their status will be monitored, and the final decision will be taken ahead of the game.
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