By John Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Nikola Mirotic only played 14 games since acquired by the Milwaukee Bucks. He’s been out for nearly one month with a broken left thumb, but was able to participate in full practice Friday and had a non-contact workout on Saturday. The Montenegrin-Spanish forward expects to suit up for Sunday’s first match of the best-of-seven series against the Detroit Pistons.
The NBA Coach of the Year, Mike Budenholzer, confirmed that Mirotic is expected to play on Sunday, so did his teammates. Giannis Antetokounmpo is also set for action despite his recent injury worries. Ersan Ilyasova is available as well. However, their European teammate, Pau Gasol (left ankle), will remain sidelined alongside Malcolm Brogdon (right foot) and Donte DiVincenzo (left foot).