Ahead of the team's matchup against the Hawks, the Bucks announced that their All-Star forward is listed as questionable entering the matchup against Atlanta. Antetokounmpo has played himself into the MVP race this season, averaging 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, leading the Bucks in average points and rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks' game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was scratched just before the Milwaukee Bucks’ game against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night because of tightness in his left calf. The two-time NBA MVP went through warmups,

Antetokounmpo is having another MVP-caliber season, averaging 31.3 points, 12.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists, and 1.4 blocks per game, shooting 60.3% from the field. The Bucks started their season just 2-8, but have effectively turned things around to move up to fourth place in the East.

Portis Jr. got the start in place of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and scored six points. Is Giannis playing? No. Antetokounmpo was scratched from the game after going through the team's

The Bucks visit the Hornets in Charlotte as Milwaukee continues a three-game road trip. Get the latest odds and updates, including Antetokounmpo’s status.

The Milwaukee Bucks are all set to lock horns against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, February 5 and their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the clash due to a right patella tendinopathy.