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Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo could miss the team's game against the Houston Rockets due to a lingering injury.

Among the myriad factors contributing to the Houston Rockets' downturn this month has been the absence of veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed his ninth consecutive game on Saturday when the

Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots during pregame warm ups against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images / Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets are focused on finishing the regular season and gearing up for the playoffs,

The Houston Rockets (33-20) are already fifth in the Western Conference, and soon they’ll get even stronger. Forward Jabari Smith Jr. (fractured hand), who’s been out since Jan. 3, is targeting a return date of Feb.

Among the myriad factors contributing to the Houston Rockets' downturn this month has been the absence of veteran point guard Fred VanVleet, who missed his ninth consecutive game on Saturday when the Rockets fell to the Utah Jazz in the second game of a back-to-back.

As they get ready to play the Houston Rockets (35-22) on Tuesday, February 25 at Toyota Center, with tip-off at 8:00 PM ET, the Milwaukee Bucks (32-24) have just one player currently listed on the injury report.