The Charlotte Hornets are set to host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night. Both teams have a number of players on the NBA injury report, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball. Are the Bucks and Hornets stars playing tonight?
Ball has been battling an ankle issue while Giannis is dealing with a knee injury. The stars' injury statuses will go a long way toward determining the outcome of Wednesday night's matchup.
Here's everything we know about Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball's injury statuses for Wednesday's game.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball's injury statuses
According to the NBA injury report, Ball has been ruled out due to a right ankle impingement. Meanwhile, Giannis is listed on the injury report as questionable with left knee patellar tendinopathy.
Upsetting the 7-4 Bucks would have already been challenging for a 3-7 Hornets squad even with Ball on the floor. Without LaMelo, though, Charlotte will need a complete team effort in order to earn the victory. Of course, Giannis' final status will be of the utmost importance as the Bucks look to take care of business on the road.
When it comes to the question of if Giannis Antetokounmpo and LaMelo Ball are playing tonight in the Bucks-Hornets clash, the answer is maybe for Giannis and no for Ball.
Bucks' injury report
The Bucks have a total of four players on Wednesday's injury report.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee patellar tendinopathy): Questionable
- Kevin Porter Jr. (right knee meniscus surgery): Out
- Taurean Prince (neck herniated disk): Out
- Alex Antetokounmpo (G League two-way): Out
Hornets' injury report
The Hornets have nine players on the injury report.
- KJ Simpson (left AC joint sprain): Probable
- Collin Sexton (right ankle strain): Probable
- Pat Connaughton (illness): Probable
- LaMelo Ball (right ankle impingement): Out
- Josh Green (left shoulder surgery): Out
- Brandon Miller (left shoulder subluxation): Out
- Grant Williams (right knee surgery): Out
- Drew Peterson (G League two-way): Out
- Tidjane Salaun (G League on assignment): Out
