Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.

The latest news in the speculation this week about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks came Friday night, Dec. 5, when Amazon's "NBA on Prime" insider Chris Haynes said he had spoken with Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks after missing four games with a groin strain.

The Milwaukee Bucks pulled off a huge win against the Boston Celtics. The Milwaukee Bucks were able to snap the Boston Celtics’ five-game winning streak without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Bucks had five players finish in double figures, including Kevin Porter Jr. who had a triple-double.

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Milwaukee overturns a rough first half and leans on Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis to stun a Boston team that arrived with every edge.