Khris Middleton could return to the lineup when the Milwaukee Bucks play at New Orleans tonight (December 17th), but the team will still be short-handed.
The Bucks were missing seven players when they beat the Indiana Pacers 114-99 the last time out.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis will be sidelined in the COVID-19 protocol as their team plays back-to-back games – New Orleans followed by a Fiserv Forum showdown with Cleveland Saturday night.
Just as he was returning from rehab following surgery, Donte DiVincenzo was also placed in the N-B-A protocol.
The Pelicans have their own problems.
Star player Zion Williamson isn’t available for the game that starts at 7:00 p-m in the Smoothie King Center.
