NBA News, Christmas Games: Bucks

Just in time for the Christmas Games on Saturday, Gianni was dismissed antetokounmpo from the NBA's Health Protocol. An application of the Bucks star against the Celtics at Christmas is apparently possible. Numerous other stars will miss the festive spectacle.

As ESPN reports, prevailing within the Bucks organization optimism that Antetokounmpo can lead on Saturday against the Celtics (from 20.30 clock live on DAZN). The Finals-MVP completed a workout on Friday and will make the final decision whether he plays or not, probably on Saturday just before the game.

The 27-year-old, who has 27 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game in the current season, was the past ten days in the Corona Protocol, missed five games during this period and could not have a basketball activity. Whether he comes into shape within 24 hours after his release from the health protocol in good time to the Christmas Games, is still open so far, but seems likely.

There were less good news just before the five Christmas Games on Saturday evening and at night on Sunday at numerous other stars. Among other things, Trade Young (Atlanta Hawks) or Kevin Durant (Brooklyn Nets) are not released in good time from the NBA health protocols.

At the Hawks, who need to compete against the knicks at 6 pm of German, there were nine players in the Corona protocol on Friday. At the Celtics, eight actors of Corona-conditionally are missing safely, four more players, including Al Oxford, are still questionable.

Also, the Dallas Mavericks (from 4.30 am against Utah Jazz) are affected by a Corona outbreak, including Luka Ionic, Tim Hard away Jr. and Maxi Glue will be against Utah. For the Nets, seven players — in addition to Durant, will also be Marcus Aldridge — due to the Corona Protocol for the Christmas Games.

For this, Nets-Coach Steven ash announced that the duel with the Los Angeles Lakers (from 2 o'clock live on DAZN) will return James Harden. The Beard was last not available in four games, in the duel with LeBron James and Co. he will now have to wear his team.

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NBA: The Christmas Games at a glance

Date | Time | Home | Away | transmission - 25.12. | 6 pm | New York Knicks | Atlanta Hawks | Dazing 25.12. | 20.30 Milwaukee Bucks | Boston Celtics | Dazing 25.12. | 11pm | Phoenix Suns | Golden State Warriors | Dazing 26.12. | 2 o'clock | Los Angeles Lakers | Brooklyn Nets | Dazing 26.12. | 4.30 Utah Jazz | Dallas Mavericks | Dazing