The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks meet Thursday at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with tip-off set for 8 p.m. ET.

The Milwaukee Bucks brought Myles Turner in as their big free agent. Doc Rivers gave an honest assessment of how that has gone so far.

"There were a few make-miss (shots), but most of the time they were – that's what we planned for," said Rivers.

Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo predicted to cut ties with Milwaukee, ask for blockbuster trade to team up with $156 million two-time All-Star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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When the Boston Celtics took the floor vs. the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum this past Thursday (Dec. 11) night, it was clear that the Celtics had not done their homework on their Giannis Antetokounmpo-less opponent.

No team in the NBA looks more dependent on one player than the Milwaukee Bucks, despite being a consistently winning team so far this decade. As Giannis Antetokounmpo contemplates his future, here are the Bucks’ depth charts through the 2029–30 season, taking into account the contract status of each player.

In the end, the trio of Portis, Kuzma and Porter carried the Bucks to a much-needed win. With rumors about an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continuing to swirl, his teammates earned a victory as the superstar forward enjoyed his team’s fight and competitiveness from the bench.