Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is playing against the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday after missing the past six games with left knee soreness, his team announced.
The 26-year-old forward has averaged 28.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game in 45 appearances this season.
Milwaukee went 3-3 during the two-time reigning MVP's absence. The Bucks enter Thursday's slate with a 34-20 (.630) record overall, good for third in the Eastern Conference.
