The Milwaukee Bucks are still trying to find their identity under new head coach Doc Rivers, who replaced first-year coach Adrian Griffin in the middle of the season. Although they find themselves 37-21 on the season and just one full game behind the Cleveland Cavaliers for the 2-seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks will have a lot to work on in order to be true championship contenders. The good news is that Milwaukee has Giannis Antetokounmpo in the midst of yet another MVP-like season. However, Giannis found himself on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Charlotte Hornets. This has led many to ask the question: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing vs. the Hornets on Tuesday night?

Giannis Antetokounmpo's final injury status vs. Hornets

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Since the All-Star break, the Bucks have gone 2-0 with wins over the Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers. Giannis has recorded at least 30 points in back-to-back games, as well as at least 12 rebounds in both contests. He came up just one assist shy of what would've been his eighth triple-double of the season.

Originally, Antetokounmpo's status for Tuesday night's game against the Hornets was a little uncertain after being listed as probable to play due to a right knee issue that he has been dealing with. The Bucks officially called Giannis' injury “right knee patellar tendinitis.” Fortunately, the Bucks will not have to worry about not having their star for this game, as Antetokounmpo is active and will play.

Doc Rivers confirmed Antetokounmpo's status prior to Tuesday's tip-off, saying that the Greek Freak will indeed suit up.

In a total of 56 games this year, the Bucks superstar has averaged 30.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists per game while shooting 61.6 percent from the floor. He could become the first player in league history to average at least 30 points per game and shoot over 60 percent from the floor over the course of a single season.

With Antetokounmpo in the lineup for Tuesday night's game, Bobby Portis will once again be the team's sixth-man off the bench. Danilo Gallinari, who the team recently signed in the buyout market, will also continue to work his way into the rotation off the bench.

So, when it comes to the question of whether Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing tonight vs. the Hornets, the answer is yes.