The Milwaukee Bucks have made a final determination on the fate of their best player, nine-time All-Star power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, against the Detroit Pistons for a Friday clash — the first of two matchups between the two East contenders to close out the season.

DETROIT -- The Milwaukee Bucks venture into Little Caesars Arena on Friday night for not only the Detroit Pistons' final home game of the 2024-25 regular season, but perhaps the biggest game in the venue since the Bucks advanced to the Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinal by topping the Pistons on Dec. 3.

Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was back in action Tuesday against the Timberwolves after sitting out one game because of tendinopathy in his left shoulder.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is fouled while in the air, but still manages to bank it home for the Bucks. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high mark in points while sitting out of the final quarter during the blowout victory. Moreover, the superstar has now racked up 54 games with a double-double or better in 66 regular-season appearances.

Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down an alley-oop to close the opening half for the Bucks. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN'). ESPN BET is available in states where PENN is licensed to offer sports wagering.