Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton out vs. Wizards / News - Basketnews.com

Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com-Scanpix Credit ZUMAPRESS.com-Scanpix

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo and fellow forward Khris Middleton have been ruled out of Thursday's game against the visiting Washington Wizards.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

MIN:32.83PTS:29.72 (61.57%)REB:11.6As:5.83ST:1.07BL:1.38TO:3.27GM:60ProfileNBA2021/2022

Antetokounmpo, 27, returned from a one-game absence with right knee soreness to collect 25 points and 17 rebounds in Milwaukee's 126-98 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday.

The two-time NBA MVP is averaging team-leading totals in points (29.7) and rebounds (11.6). He also has chipped in 5.8 assists in 60 games this season for the Bucks (45-27), who are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for second place in the Eastern Conference.

Middleton, 30, sat out Tuesday's game and will miss his second consecutive contest with a sore left wrist. The All-Star forward is averaging 20.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists in 59 games this season.

Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.