But they could be missing some key players when they take the court on Thursday. In the initial injury report, Milwaukee has listed both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard a

While there was initial disappointment, it has turned into gratefulness over an unexpected chance to spend time with family on the holiday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn’t hold back questioning the logic behind leaving Milwaukee off the schedule on Christmas Day.

As long as the Milwaukee Bucks have Giannis Antetokounmpo, they expect to be able to compete for titles. They are hoping to have him for a long time, especially after re-signing him last season to an extension that runs through the end of the 2027-28 season. He's almost guaranteed to get an extension before that as well.