The Milwaukee Bucks list Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on the injury report ahead of their matchup against the Toronto Raptors.

When asked about it, Rivers did not hold back about his team.

The Milwaukee Bucks will be without their top forward, Khris Middleton, for Monday's contest against the Toronto Raptors. NBA insider Chris Haynes reported via

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton sat out Monday's 128-104 road win against the Toronto Raptors because of ankle tendinitis. Middleton missed the Bucks' first 21 games after offseason surgery on both ankles. He made his season debut Dec. 6 and has averaged 12.7 points with 5.0 assists and 4.4 rebounds in 12 games.

In an ideal world, Middleton would have returned from the injury and ramped up to his spot in the starting lineup with no restrictions.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, coach Doc Rivers confirmed on Wednesday prior to the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis,

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will come off the bench against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night, according to NBA

Against the Raptors, the Bucks shot 50 percent from 3. They could thank Antetokounmpo for making quick and correct decisions with the ball.

The Bucks will play the Raptors on Monday night without forward Khris Middleton due to a nagging ankle injury.

Zion Williamson highlighted a 24-point, 14-rebound performance with an array of thunderous dunks during a dominant fourth-quarter stint, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Utah Jazz 136-123 on Friday night to open a two-game set.

The Milwaukee Bucks have been excellent in first quarters lately, and this could be a game-changer for them if they do it consistently.