Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in only 22 minutes as the Thunder rolled past a shorthanded Bucks squad Monday night at Paycom Center.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night's showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee injury.

For Milwaukee, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out due to right patella tendinopathy. The former MVP has been dealing with knee soreness in recent weeks, and the team has opted for caution, prioritizing long-term health.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton won’t be available for Milwaukee against Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City on Monday night, the Bucks’ second game in two days

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without star duo Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard on Monday night against the Thunder.

According to Brett Siegel at ClutchPoints, the Warriors have made it clear that they "want" to pair Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo with All-Star guard Stephen Curry . The Warriors have been active in attempting to trade for a superstar, and Antetokounmpo has been viewed as a solid candidate.

The Bucks have been managing Middleton's return from offseason surgery on both ankles since he came back to action on Dec. 6, and he's averaged just under 23 minutes per game since being moved to the bench on Jan. 8. He played 26 minutes Sunday night against Memphis and just played in back-to-back games on Jan. 27-28.

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