Former UConn Huskies nationwide champion Andre Jackson Jr. missed the Milwaukee Bucks’ Friday night time sport towards the Toronto Raptors resulting from a minor setback, however he’ll return to motion Sunday towards the Philadelphia 76ers.
“Andre Jackson Jr. (department) out there to play Sunday,” Underdog NBA reported on X/Twitter.
Whereas Jackson participated within the Bucks’ sport Wednesday night time towards the Orlando Magic, he was compelled to depart early resulting from a proper hip contusion.
A bodily bounce with an uncomfortable bump saved the 6-foot-6 guard out for the second half of the sport and the Bucks’ subsequent sport.
Jackson tried to battle via seen ache, however since his sport depends on lateral quickness, off-ball motion and vertical athleticism, it made sense for him to observe the remainder of the Japanese Convention conflict from the sidelines .
In quarter-hour, Jackson recorded three factors, two assists and a block, however failed to attain a degree in Milwaukee’s dominant 122-93 victory.
For the season, Jackson is averaging 3.5 factors and three.1 rebounds on 42.7% subject aim capturing and 35.7% capturing from lengthy vary on the 23-17 Bucks.
Though Jackon’s position with Milwaukee could also be restricted, the Bucks have performed high-level basketball with him within the lineup.
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