Overview
- Antetokounmpo was initially listed as questionable for right calf injury management before the team clarified he sprained his left ankle on March 12 against the Heat.
- Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed his absence before tipoff, and the team specified the diagnosis shortly after.
- It marks his 31st missed game this season following earlier absences for a left adductor strain and two right-calf strains.
- The Bucks announced a new starting five of Kevin Porter Jr., Ryan Rollins, Kyle Kuzma, Jericho Sims and Myles Turner, with Porter Jr. upgraded to available.
- Alex Antetokounmpo and Cormac Ryan were ruled out, Ousmane Dieng was inactive due to illness, and Milwaukee entered at 27–38 against a Hawks team on an eight-game winning streak.