Giannis Returns, Bucks Face Celtics

0:00It's March 2nd, here's your NBA news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. Great news for Milwaukee Bucks fans, Giannis Antito, Co-Own. Both is back after missing time since late January. The 31-year-old star returns to a line of featuring guards Ryan Rollins and Kevin Porter Jr. alongside Miles Turner and AJ Green. He's been putting up 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game this season, shooting 65% from the field, and 40% from 3, while leading the league and points per minute. The Bucks have shuffled their roster since the February 5th trade deadline, adding Ford, Usman, Dianne, and Guard Cam Thomas to the bench. Veterans like Bobby Porter's Jr. and Kyle Kuzma remain, giving coach Doc Rivers a deep 9 or 10-man rotation to chase a play-in spot against teams. Like Atlanta and Charlotte, lately, Milwaukee has struggled on defense, getting blown out by the Knicks when Jalen Brunson drove easily to the rim, then watching the bulls on

1:01end. Eleven-game skid rip off a 27-to-nothing run in the fourth quarter on Sunday. Fans and analysts agree the team desperately needs Giannis to anchor that end of the floor, even more than for scoring. His return should open up the floor for shooters like Green and Portus as teams double and triple him inside. Giannis has dialed back his outside shots this year anyway, focusing on efficiency close to the basket. This stretch will test if the supporting cast can step up and prove their playoff worthy. The real action kicks off against the Celtic soon. A tough rival where Boston's Jason Tatum could return from his Achilles injury that started as a... CAF issue. Giannis is determined to stay healthy as the Bucks fight for momentum over the next six weeks. Thanks to our sponsor for helping bring you this episode. You know what is better than earbuds in bed. No earbuds at all. to go to go to go to to go to go