Overview
- The Bucks said Rivers would miss Thursday's game in Oklahoma City to attend a funeral, with Ham serving as acting head coach.
- The team announced the one-game change less than two hours before tip-off of its final contest before the All-Star break.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out for a ninth consecutive game with a right calf strain.
- Guard Ryan Rollins was ruled out with right foot plantar fasciitis, while Kyle Kuzma was listed available despite left foot soreness.
- Milwaukee has won four of its past five after a prolonged skid and trails Atlanta by two games for the final Play-In berth.