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One-time league MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo was out. Back spasms.
“Dame Time?” Stopped ticking with Damian Lillard feeling too far under the weather to face the Bulls on Monday.
At least on paper, more Milwaukee Bambis than Bucks.
That’s exactly what made Bulls coach Billy Donovan nervous leading up to the game at the United Center. Yes, the visiting team was undermanned, but Milwaukee was also fresh off winning the NBA in-season tournament cup, as well as going 14-4 over their last 18 games. Even with their two best players sidelined it was a dangerous matchup.