Milwaukee Bucks vs Washington Wizards injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 29, 2026)

The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Washington to face the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Both teams are below .500 and dealing with injuries to key players.This game is about who can adjust better. Several regular starters are out, so bench and young players will have larger roles. The result will likely come down to rebounding, ball control, and which team gets easier shots.Milwaukee Bucks without its main star and the following stars are Out for tonight's game: • Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) • Gary Harris (hamstring) • Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) • Taurean Prince (neck)Questionable: • Cole Anthony (illness)Without Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee loses its main inside scorer and transition threat. The offense has to rely more on shooting and half-court sets.Washington Wizards are missing playmaker and frontcourt depth. Out for Washington: • Trae Young (knee) • Marvin Bagley III (thoracic strain) • Tristan Vukcevic (hamstring) • Cam Whitmore (shoulder)Questionable: • Alex Sarr (illness)Young’s absence removes their main ball handler. If Sarr also sits, Washington loses size and rim protection.These teams have played three times this season. Washington leads the series 2–1. • Oct 22: Milwaukee 133, Washington 120 • Dec 1: Washington 129, Milwaukee 126 • Dec 31: Washington 114, Milwaukee 113Milwaukee still has the better record over the last three seasons (6–3), but recent games between them have been close.Milwaukee shoots better from the field. Washington rebounds more but turns the ball over more.Washington will try to win the rebounding battle and score on second chances and fast breaks. Milwaukee will try to protect the ball, limit offensive rebounds, and use efficient half-court offense.If the Wizards get extra possessions, they can stay in control. If the Bucks keep the game clean and make shots, they have the edge. • Myles Turner and Brook Lopez will handle more scoring and rim defense. • Damian Lillard, if active, will be the main guard creator with Porter out. • Kyshawn George is their top scorer this season and will need to create shots. • Bub Carrington adds speed and ball movement, while Sarr, if he plays, helps on defense and around the rim.The pace should be quick. Washington prefers to run and crash the boards. Milwaukee prefers controlled offense and good shot selection.Milwaukee is a small favorite by about 2.5 points, with the total points line in the low 220s.Milwaukee Bucks need wins to stop its slide down the standings. Beating a lower-ranked team on the road is important given their injuries.Washington Wizards have already beaten Milwaukee twice and recently ended a nine-game losing streak. Another win would give them the season series and more confidence in their young group.Also read: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs the Washingto Wizards? Latest update on the Milwaukee Bucks star's injury report (January 29, 2026)Tipoff is at 7:00 p.m. ET in Washington. Expect a close game built on rebounding, turnovers, and which team adapts better without its missing stars.