Overview
- The two-time MVP was activated after being listed as questionable and started against Boston on Monday night.
- Doc Rivers confirmed Antetokounmpo would play under a minutes restriction in his first game back.
- He missed 15 straight games with a right calf strain suffered Jan. 23 and has sat 29 games total this season, rendering him ineligible for end-of-season awards.
- The Bucks entered the matchup three games out of the East’s final play-in spot after going 8-7 without him during this stretch.
- Boston scratched Jaylen Brown (illness) and Neemias Queta (rest), while reporting around the Feb. 5 deadline indicated teams inquired about Antetokounmpo but Milwaukee did not pursue a trade.