Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Remains out against Indiana
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Connaughton (ankle) won't play in Thursday's In-Season Tournament Semifinal game against the Pacers.
Connaughton will miss his fourth straight game Thursday due to a right ankle sprain. Coach Adrian Griffin has already indicated that Connaughton will likely miss Saturday's contest if the Bucks advance to the In-Season Tournament Championship.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Out Tuesday
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Connaughton (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Coach Adrian Griffin said Monday he doesn't expect Connaughton to play at all this week, so the backup guard could end up missing the team's next three games, though they might play only two contests this week if they don't advance to the In-Season Tournament Championship. Connaughton has missed Milwaukee's past two contests, which has allowed Malik Beasley, Cameron Payne and MarJon Beauchamp to see slightly increased roles.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Doubtful for Tuesday
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Connaughton (ankle) is unlikely to play in Tuesday's game against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
While Connaughton hasn't officially been ruled out, coach Adrian Griffin does not expect the veteran shooting guard to play for the remainder of the week. Malik Beasley has been playing heavy workloads for the Bucks in recent games, while Cameron Payne and MarJon Beauchamp have also seen a bump in playing time.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Won't play against Atlanta
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Connaughton (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Hawks.
Connaughton will miss his second straight game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain. Malik Beasley and MarJon Beauchamp will likely continue to see increased minutes in his absence. Connaughton's next chance to suit up will be Tuesday's In-Season Tournament Quarterfinal against the Knicks.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will not return
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Connaughton will not return to Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a right ankle sprain. He finished with seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in 15 minutes.
Connaughton is a key part of Milwaukee's second unit, so his potential absence would be a huge blow for the Bucks. He can be considered questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls. MarJon Beauchamp and Andre Jackson could see increased playing time if Connaughton is forced to miss additional time.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Quiet in victory
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Connaughton finished Monday's 142-129 victory over Washington with three points (1-2 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and four assists over 26 minutes.
The workload was solid for Connaughton, but he wasn't able to make a dent in the stat sheet. He's been a significant part of the second unit for the Bucks, averaging 7.8 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 28.6 minutes per game over the last five contests.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Faith being lost
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Connaughton supplied three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Saturday's 112-97 loss to Orlando.
Connaughton played a season-low 16 minutes despite Damian Lillard (calf) missing his second consecutive game and Khris Middleton logging just 20 minutes as his knee injury is closely monitored. Connaughton averaged 9.9 points on 39.5 percent three-point shooting two seasons ago, but it's hard to trust him since Milwaukee is giving him limited run coming off last year's campaign in which he connected on just 33.9 percent of 5.3 threes.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Returns to bench
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Connaughton will come off the bench for Friday's preseason game against Memphis.
Khris Middleton is finally healthy, while Malik Beasley appears to have won a starting job. Connaughton figures to be a key part of the second unit this season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Draws start Tuesday
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Connaughton will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Thunder.
Khris Middleton (knee) isn't quite ready to play, while Jae Crowder is getting a night off for rest. Connaughton figures to be a key part of the second unit for Milwaukee this season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Struggles from deep in loss
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Connaughton ended with 13 points (5-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a block across 21 minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 108-102 preseason loss to the Grizzlies.
Connaughton is expected to hold a bench role by the time the regular season rolls around, but the only way he'll be valuable is if he can drain his three-point attempts. He has shot over 34 percent from deep in just two of his five seasons with Milwaukee, however, so his upside isn't very high right now.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Solid production as reserve
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Connaughton closed Saturday's 121-99 loss to the Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and one steal over 26 minutes.
Connaughton was one of four Bucks to score in double figures and finished second on the team in rebounds behind Bobby Portis (10). After not playing during the Game 1 loss, the backup guard has seen a sizable role in back-to-back contests, posting 16.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks in 25.5 minutes while shooting 63.2 percent from the field (12-for-19) and 56.3 percent from deep (9-for-16) during that stretch. If Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) returns for Monday's Game 4, it could mean fewer minutes for Connaughton, but with the way he's performed over the past two games, it may be difficult to keep him off the court for too long.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Sets playoff career high
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Connaughton (ankle) recorded 22 points (8-12 FG, 6-10 3Pt), four rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 25 minutes during Wednesday's 138-122 win over Miami in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
After missing the final three games of the regular season with a sprained right ankle and then being excluded from the rotation in the Game 1 loss to Miami on Sunday, Connaughton slotted back in on the second unit Wednesday while Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) and Wesley Matthews (calf) were sidelined. Connaughton provided an instant spark off the bench, setting postseason career highs in both scoring and three-pointers. Even if both Antetokounmpo and Matthews are available for Saturday's Game 3, Connaughton likely played well enough Wednesday to ensure himself a spot in the rotation.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Will play in series opener Sunday
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Connaughton (ankle) is not listed in the injury report ahead of Sunday's Game 1 against the Heat.
Connaughton had been dealing with a sprained right ankle and didn't feature in the regular-season finale, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice and should be available off the bench for the series opener against the Heat. Connaughton averaged 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game across 61 appearances (33 starts) in the regular season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Full participant in practice
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Connaughton (ankle) fully participated in Thursday's practice session, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton was unavailable for Milwaukee's final three regular-season matchups due to his sprained right ankle and was limited at practice Tuesday. However, he increased his workload Thursday and should be in the mix to return to the court for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round on Sunday.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Limited participant Tuesday
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Connaughton (ankle) was a limited participant during Tuesday's practice, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton missed three straight games to end the regular season due to a right ankle sprain, and it appears he's still bothered by the issue heading into playoff action. However, he'll have a couple more days to rest and rehab before the Bucks find out who their opening-round opponent will be.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Skipping regular-season finale
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Connaughton (ankle) will not play in Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Raptors.
Connaughton and a glob of Bucks regulars will not take the floor to close out the regular season Sunday. Connaughton's absence makes even more sense after he injured his ankle earlier in the week, as the Bucks have nothing to play for with the top seed in the East already locked up. Connaughton completes the regular season averaging 7.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists while posting a disappointing 39/34/66 efficiency line across his 61 appearances (33 starts) for Milwaukee this season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Still out Friday
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Connaughton (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Connaughton exited Tuesday's win over Washington with a right ankle sprain and will be sidelined for a second consecutive contest. Since the Bucks have clinched the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain out Sunday against Toronto if he isn't back to 100 percent.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Done for night with ankle sprain
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Connaughton will not return to Tuesday's game against the Wizards after suffering a right ankle sprain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Connaughton finishes the contest with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and no other statistics in six minutes of court time. Tuesday's contest marks the front end of a back-to-back set, so Connaughton would seem to be at risk of sitting out Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Gets starting nod
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Connaughton is in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus Washington.
Connaughton will replace Grayson Allen (ankle) in the starting lineup Tuesday. Connaughton has averaged 9.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.2 minutes across his previous 32 starts this season.
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Bucks' Pat Connaughton: Secures four rebounds in win
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Connaughton chipped in zero points (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and four rebounds in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 149-136 win over the Pacers.
While the Bucks' offense was effective during Wednesday's matchup, Connaughton was held scoreless for just the third time this season. He also struggled to generate much production in secondary categories. The 30-year-old has come off the bench in five of his last six appearances, averaging 7.8 points and 5.0 rebounds in 22.7 minutes per game.
