Bucks get Antetokounmpo and Middleton back against Pistons

The Milwaukee Bucks have two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and three-time All-Star Khris Middleton in their lineup together for the first time in more than a month. Both forwards played the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Antetokounmpo had missed five straight games with a sore left knee. Middleton hadn't played since Dec. 15 due to a sore right knee.

Milwaukee selected Antetokounmpo No. 15 overall a decade ago. The native of Greece was the NBA's Most Improved Player award in his fourth season and won consecutive MVP awards in 2019 and 2020.

Detroit drafted Middleton in 2012 in the second round and traded him along with two players to the Bucks in exchange for Brandon Jennings. The former Texas A&M star has become a steady standout in the league.

"They've been together longer than any of us on this current roster or staff, "said coach Mike Budenholzer,...