Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night's showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee injury.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton won’t be available for Milwaukee against Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City on Monday night, the Bucks' second game in two days. The Bucks said Monday that Antetokounmpo and Middleton wouldn’t be playing at the Thunder.

For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out due to right patella tendinopathy. The former MVP has been dealing with knee soreness in recent weeks, and the team has opted for caution, prioritizing long-term health.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without star duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on Monday night against the Thunder.

Out: Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Patella Tendinopathy), Khris Middleton (Bilateral Ankle Injury Management), Liam Robbins, Stanley

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Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton won’t be available for Milwaukee against Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City on Monday night, the Bucks’ second game in two days

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