Bucks injury report

• Khris Middleton, out (surgery on both ankles)Rivers: “No (setback). He’s just moving forward and moving on. I mean, I don’t know what the return date was or if there was a set, so what we’re doing is trying to get him healthy so he’s ready to play.” ” he is ready to play. As I’ve jokingly said a million times, “Doc is a nickname.” I don’t really know. I just contacted the medical team and they’re telling me the same things, like he’s getting there, he’s getting closer and I’m basically relaying the same things to you. I don’t get involved, like I’ve told you many times. I don’t think this is a great place for a coach. Troy (Flanagan) comes in, gives me the report and I say ‘thanks’ and that’s it. I look at Chris and guys who are injured about how they feel, more human things, because Khris wants to play and he’s frustrated that he’s not. Ryan had a great game last night now that he might be out, so he’s frustrated and that’s just how it works for a coach. It’s more about the mental stuff, the mental health than anything else.”
• Damian Lillard, out (concussion protocol)
• Bobby Portis Jr., out (right elbow contusion)Analysis: Portis tested his right elbow during warm-ups and it was determined he would miss the game with a right elbow contusion. Two-way player Liam Robbins and rookie Tyler Smith are the backup big men behind Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo.
• Ryan Rollins, out (left shoulder instability)
• Giannis Antetokounmpo, probably (right patella tendinopathy)