2024 NBA Playoffs: Khris Middleton doubtful ahead of Bucks-Pacers Game 3
The Milwaukee Bucksflew out to Indianapolis today ahead of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Before flying out, Milwaukee got a practice in with multiple key players missing, including All-Star forward Khris Middleton.
The Bucks' third-leading scorer exited Game 2 Tuesday night with a right ankle injury. Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said after today's practice "there's a little [concern] for sure. It's another holding our breath situation. So, honestly, I don't know."
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The Bucks listed Middleton as 'doubtful' for Game 3 in their injury report to the NBA today with a right ankle sprain.
Middleton injured his ankle after stepping on Pacers forward Pascal Siakam's foot. He went to the locker room, got his ankle re-taped, and returned to the court. He finished the game with 15 points in 36 minutes.
Khris Middleton went to the locker room momentarily after an apparent ankle injury, per the Bucks.
He's back on the bench but has yet to return to the game. pic.twitter.com/2ZZEIf0yyQ— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) April 24, 2024
Milwaukee is already operating without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo who missed the first two games of the series. The Bucks' latest injury report lists his injury as a left soleus strain and he practiced in a limited role today.
"[Antetokounmpo] did a lot of floor stuff today, probably the most I've seen," Rivers said.
Game 3 of the Bucks-Pacers series tips off tomorrow night a 6:30 p.m. ET with the series tied 1-1.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Khris Middleton injury update: Bucks star doubtful after missed practice
