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The Chicago Bulls will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The World Series forced the game to be rescheduled for the afternoon because Game 1 is at night in Milwaukee. Josh Giddey was listed as probable on the NBA injury report due to a left wrist injury. On Wednesday, Giddey played in the Bulls’ season opener against the Toronto Raptors, in which Chicago lost by 43 points, 135-92. Here’s everything we know about Josh Giddey and his playing status vs. the Bucks.
Josh Giddey’s injury status vs. Bucks
With Josh Giddey listed as probable, the assumption is he will be suiting up. Giddey is trying to bounce back after a poor showing on Wednesday.
Altogether, he finished with just 2 points but grabbed 7 rebounds and dished out 6 assists. However, Giddey did turn the ball over 5 times in 24 minutes of play. Overall, Giddey was 1-for-10 from the field and 0-for-4 from the 3-point line.
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He also sustained the wrist injury in the first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. Giddey landed on his wrist during a hard fall and underwent an MRI. In that game, Giddey shot 11-for-30 from the field and scored 7 points.
Giddey is beginning his third season with the Bulls. Last September, Giddey signed a 4-year $100 million contract. He averaged 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 9.1 assists in 54 games played. Later in the season, Giddey missed weeks with a hamstring injury sustained in December.
In May, Giddey underwent right ankle surgery.
So, when it comes to whether Josh Giddey is playing today against the Bucks, the answer is probably.
Bulls injury report
Josh Giddey (left wrist sprain)-Probable
Tobe Awaka (left MCL sprain)-Probable
Nic Claxton (left hamstring strain)-Out
Zach Collins (right quadriceps strain)-Probable
Jordan Hawkins (gastrointestinal illness)-Probable
Dailyn Swain (gastrointestinal illness)-Probable
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