Tue Apr 01 22:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks’ Antetokounmpo Probable Despite Foot Sprain; Suns Face Durant Absence in Crucial Matchup

**Milwaukee, WI** – The Milwaukee Bucks will face the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, but the game will have significant injury implications for both teams. While Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable despite a left foot sprain, the Suns will be without their own star, Kevin Durant, who is out for at least a week with a sprained ankle.

Antetokounmpo, who has only missed one game since the All-Star break, has been remarkably productive recently, averaging 30.4 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over his last five games. Despite the foot injury, he’s expected to play his 62nd game of the season. His recent performance includes four consecutive 30-point games and 20+ points in 14 of his last 15 appearances in March. His overall season averages are impressive: 30.2 points, 11.9 rebounds, 5.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game.

The Bucks, currently the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference after a four-game losing streak, will be hoping to capitalize on the Suns’ absence of Durant. Phoenix, only 1.5 games out of the Western Conference Play-In tournament, is struggling on the road (12-25 record) and defensively (allowing 116.4 points per game). The Bucks, meanwhile, have a strong home record (24-14) and play well when limiting turnovers.

The game presents a crucial opportunity for both teams. For Milwaukee, a win would help improve their playoff seeding. For the Suns, a victory is vital to maintain their playoff hopes amidst a challenging Western Conference landscape. The absence of Durant significantly hampers Phoenix’s chances, while Antetokounmpo’s probable appearance offers Milwaukee a key advantage. Other injuries impact both teams, including the absences of Damian Lillard (Bucks) and Kevin Durant (Suns).

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