Bucks Notes: Middleton, Rollins, Lillard, Giannis
Middleton, Rollins earn All-Star nods
Khris Middleton and Donte DiVincenzo were named All-Stars for the Eastern Conference on Thursday night, giving the Bucks two All-Stars for the first time since 2018-19. Middleton is averaging 20.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game this season, while DiVincenzo is averaging 10.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game.
Lillard drops 50 on Bucks in OT loss
Damian Lillard dropped 50 points on the Bucks in a 134-129 overtime loss on Friday night. Lillard made 19 of 33 shots from the field, including 10 of 18 from three-point range. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 33 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists.
Giannis sprains ankle in loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo sprained his left ankle in the loss to the Trail Blazers. The injury is not expected to be long-term, but Antetokounmpo is expected to miss at least one game.