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The Milwaukee Bucks have landed on their feet after a disastrous start to the 2024-25 season, and now they're busy working their way back up the Eastern Conference standings.
On Monday night, the Bucks' task got a bit tougher as they look to snap a two-game losing streak. Forward Khris Middleton will miss the game against the Toronto Raptors due to ankle tendinitis, according to senior NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Without Middleton in the lineup, expect the Bucks' other wings such as Andre Jackson Jr., Taurean Prince and Gary Trent Jr. to get some more minutes and some more shots.
The Bucks are looking to get back in the win column after two straight stunning losses against the Brooklyn Nets and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Raptors are another team that is not contending for a playoff spot, so the Bucks should feel good about their chances to get a win.
Middleton has missed most of this season due to injury and the Bucks haven't been able to rely on him to be on the court at any time this season. He has played in just 12 games for the Bucks so far and made seven starts, and his production when he has been able to get on the court has regressed as well.
For the season, Middleton is averaging just 12.7 points per game with 4.4 rebounds and five assists per night. He is still shooting the ball at a decent clip, knocking down 40.4% of his 3-pointers on nearly four attempts per game.
The Bucks still could use Middleton's scoring punch in the lineup, although his best role is likely as a spark plug bench player at this point. However, the other wings on the roster have surpassed him on the defensive end of the floor, and they're more dependable at this point in terms of durability. Regardless, Middleton's offensive prowess will still be a vital asset to the Bucks if they can get him to stay healthy.
