Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight Against LA Lakers? Latest Update for MVP Showdown vs. Luka Doncic (Nov. 15)

Giannis Antetokounmpo will likely play against the LA Lakers on Saturday. The Milwaukee Bucks star has been dealing with left knee patellar tendinopathy, which has ruled him out of two games. Antetokounmpo sat out Wednesday's clash against LaMelo Ball's Hornets but returned when the teams met again on Friday.

He had a probable status for that game. The Bucks played in overtime, with Antetokounmpo spending 40 minutes on the court to win the game 147-134. He finished the game without any injury issues. After resting midweek, Antetokounmpo should be good to go against his MVP rival, Luka Doncic.

The Bucks haven't suggested much to hint at the star resting on the second night of a back-to-back. Antetokounmpo has played in such games this season. The Bucks haven't won in consecutive games since Oct. 30, so they will hope to change that.

Milwaukee has homecourt advantage in this clash against a traveling Lakers team, which is also playing on the second night of a back-to-back after a trip to New Orleans on Friday.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Stats vs. LA Lakers

Antetokounmpo has played 23 games against the Lakers, averaging 27.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.5 blocks. He's shot 60.3%, including 36.7% from 3 and 70.7% from the free throw line. Antetokounmpo and the Bucks won last year's season series 2-0 with a blowout margin.

The Lakers weren't at full strength then, and it won't be the case on Saturday as LeBron James is out, along with Gabe Vincent. It increases Antetokounmpo and the Bucks' chances of extending the streak to three wins against the Purple and Gold.

How to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo in action during LA Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks?

Fans eager to catch Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in action against the LA Lakers can tune into NBA TV in the U.S. FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin and CBS 58 are alternative TV options for fans in Milwaukee. Viewers outside the country can stream the game online via NBA League Pass. The game will begin at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Fiserv Forum.

The Bucks are one-point favorites to win this game.

Edited by Arhaan Raje