Milwaukee dropped to 1-5 under Rivers with Thursday night's 129-105 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. As the elder Antetokounmpo stood next to the scorer's table waiting to check into Thursday's game, Timberwolves announcer Jim Petersen declared the Bucks were essentially forfeiting any comeback attempt. HEAT'S HAYWOOD HIGHSMITH TICKETED FOR CARELESS DRIVING IN CRASH, VICTIM LEFT SERIOUSLY INJURED"The white flag is being waved," said Petersen. "Because Thanasis is getting ready to come into the game," Petersen replied. The Bucks were shorthanded in the game against Minnesota, and star guard Damian Lillard and three-time All-Star Khris Middleton both sat out.

Source: Fox News February 10, 2024 09:25 UTC