Eliminated in group play after winning the NBA's in-season tournament last season, the Bucks are getting a much-needed four-day break while adjusting to playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo for an extended time due to his calf injury. Because the Bucks aren't in the quarterfinals, two regular-season games were added to their schedule.

BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee travels to Brooklyn looking to end its six-game road slide. The Nets are 5-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Brooklyn ranks ninth in the Eastern Conference with 11.1 offensive rebounds per game led by Nic Claxton averaging 2.8.

Giannis Antetokounmpo left the Milwaukee Bucks’ game with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night after straining his right calf in the first quarter

Giannis Antetokounmpo went down hurt during the first quarter of Wednesday night's game at home between the Bucks and the Pistons.

Check out the Pacers.com Game Rewind for a recap and highlights from Monday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the lineup for the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks after missing four games with a groin strain.

Kevin Porter Jr. scored 30 points in his second game back but left in the fourth quarter of the Bucks' loss to the Wizards with a back spasm.

Preview the Brooklyn Nets' NBA matchup with Milwaukee, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.