Green posted 19 points (6-11 FG, 6-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 46 minutes during Tuesday's 119-118 overtime loss to the Pacers in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Green got the starting nod for Game 5 with Milwaukee's season on the line, along with Kevin Porter and Bobby Portis with coach Doc Rivers making several tweaks to his rotation. Green played terrific, but the Bucks let go of a lead late in regulation and overtime as they were officially eliminated. Green was a key rotation player for Milwaukee during the regular season, appearing in 73 games with 7.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.1 three-pointers while connecting on 42.7 percent of his three-point attempts.
Green is in the starting five for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Pacers.
Green will make his first start of the playoffs Tuesday and just his eighth start of the 2024-25 campaign. Across Green's previous seven starting appearances, he has averaged 5.9 points, 2.9 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 24.7 minutes.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Drains five threes in Game 1 loss
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Green chipped in 15 points (5-13 FG, 5-11 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 27 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 117-98 loss to the Pacers in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The third-year guard was Milwaukee's second-leading scorer on the afternoon behind Giannis Antetokounmpo's 36 points. Green has not made a shot from inside the arc in six straight games, recording all his offense during that stretch on three-point attempts. However, he's been extremely efficient -- over eight appearances in April, he's shooting 53.7 percent from long range.
Green isn't in the starting five for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Taurean Prince will reclaim his starting spot from Green after sitting out Milwaukee's regular-season finale. Green has averaged 7.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 25.2 minutes across his previous 10 appearances coming off the bench.
Green is in the Bucks' starting lineup against the Pistons on Sunday.
Green was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale, but he was upgraded to available and will make his seventh start of the season. Over his last five outings, he has averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.2 minutes per game.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Actually cleared to play
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Green (shoulder) is available for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Green was initially listed as doubtful and was even ruled out per multiple reports. However, the sharpshooter will give it a go for the regular-season finale and should handle a sizable role, given that most of Milwaukee's starting lineup is in street clothes. Over his last six appearances, Green has averaged 8.2 points in 24.2 minutes per game.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Ruled out Sunday
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Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Detroit, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Green was initially listed as doubtful for Sunday's game and will indeed be sidelined for the Bucks' regular-season finale. With Milwaukee resting Green and its top rotational players, Andre Jackson, Pat Connaughton, Jamaree Bouyea and Chris Livingston are all candidates to see a significant increase in playing time.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Expected to sit out Sunday
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Green is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game versus the Pistons due to a right shoulder AC joint sprain.
Green continues to deal with a shoulder issue and is expected to sit out Milwaukee's regular-season finale. With a long list of players expected to sit out Sunday, Jamaree Bouyea, Andre Jackson and Pat Connaughton are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Will play vs. Miami
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Green (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Green has missed two of the last three games for the Bucks due to a shoulder issue. However, he'll be available to play Saturday in Miami.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Probable for Saturday
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Green (shoulder) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Green is expected to play Saturday after returning from a two-game absence Thursday. The 25-year-old is averaging 8.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.2 minutes per game across his past five appearances.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Set to play Thursday
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Green (shoulder) is available for Thursday's game versus the 76ers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Green has been upgraded from questionable after missing Milwaukee's previous two contests due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Green is averaging 5.8 points, 2.2 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 three-pointers in 21.6 minutes across his last 10 appearances.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Questionable for Thursday
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Green (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the 76ers.
Green has been dealing with an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder and has missed the last two contests, but he has a chance to suit up Thursday. Over his last five appearances, Green has averaged 6.8 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.0 three-pointers in 25.4 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Remaining out vs. Phoenix
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Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Green will miss his second consecutive contest due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder. Kevin Porter, Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Green being sidelined.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Iffy for Tuesday
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Green is questionable for Tuesday's game against Phoenix due to a right AC joint sprain.
After missing Sunday's game against Atlanta, Green's status remains uncertain for Tuesday. If the sharpshooter is unable to play against the Suns, the Bucks could turn to Kevin Porter and Gary Trent to pick up the slack.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Ruled out Sunday
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Green (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Green will miss his first outing since Jan. 28 due to a right shoulder sprain. His next chance to suit up will come Tuesday against the Suns. Kevin Porter, Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson are all candidates to receive a bump in minutes due to Green being sidelined.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Iffy for Sunday
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Green is questionable for Sunday's game versus Atlanta with a right AC joint sprain.
Green has been stuck in a slump, and it's possible this injury has contributed to it. In 15 March appearances, Green has averaged 6.1 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Bucks' AJ Green: Held to two points
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Green accumulated two points (1-5 FG, 0-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 21 minutes during Monday's 108-106 loss to the Suns.
Despite the absence of Damian Lillard (calf), Green hasn't been able to snap out of his month-long slump. Across 13 March appearances, Green is shooting 37.1 percent from the field and 35.2 percent from beyond the arc with averages of 5.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 three-pointers in 21.3 minutes.
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