Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton receive last-minute reputation updates

After being listed as probable with left knee pain, Milwaukee dollar celebrity Giannis Antetokounmpo was available for Friday

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Game of the night against the Brooklyn Nets. That's surprising news for NBA players and fans alike

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It's been another MVP-level season for Giannis, who continues to dominate every night.

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His game, along with that of his teammates, currently has Milwaukee atop the Japanese convention.

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Winners of their last seven games, the Brooklyn Nets are creating a run for that top spot

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While Giannis Antetokounmpo might be available for this game, his co-megastar Khris Middleton might not be

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Middleton is dealing with soreness in his right knee and is unable to play in this 2021 Japanese convention semifinal rematch.

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The Greenbacks and Nets have put together some great matchups since Durant and Irving arrived in Brooklyn

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