The win helped the Bucks keep pace with the surging Indiana Pacers (41-38) in the race of the fourth seed- the last spot with home court advantage for a first round series – in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

The Athletic's Eric Nehm revealed Friday that nine-time All-Star Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was considered probable to suit up despite a right patella tendinopathy. Sharpshooting reserve shooting guard Gary Trent Jr., meanwhile, was also seen as probable to play through his own left patella tendinopathy.