Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 12, 2026) | NBA News
The Milwaukee Bucks travel to Oklahoma City on February 12, 2026, for a game shaped heavily by injuries. Both teams will be without their MVPs, forcing coaches to depend on supporting players and adjusted rotations.Oklahoma City enters as the defending champion and a strong favorite, while Milwaukee is trying to stay competitive in the Eastern Conference race. With several starters unavailable on both sides, this matchup is likely to be decided by execution rather than star performances.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Injury report before tip-off (February 12, 2026)
All statuses are based on the official NBA injury report released ahead of the 7:30 p.m. ET start.
Milwaukee Bucks injury status
• Giannis Antetokounmpo (F) – Out: Right calf strain; not expected back before February 20. His absence removes the team’s main scorer and defensive presence. • Taurean Prince (F) – Out: Recovering from neck surgery and projected to remain out until at least February 20. Milwaukee loses an experienced wing. • Kyle Kuzma (F) – Questionable: Left foot soreness; game-time decision. If he cannot play, Bobby Portis and Myles Turner will likely handle more minutes. • Ryan Rollins (G) – Questionable: Right foot plantar fasciitis. As the team’s leading scorer, his availability will affect ball-handling and shot creation. • Alex Antetokounmpo (G/F, two-way) – Out: Assigned to the G League and not active.
Projected rotation (if Kuzma and Rollins are limited):
– Guards: Kevin Porter Jr., AJ Green– Wings: Jericho Sims (if available), Sam Merrill or other guards– Frontcourt: Bobby Portis, Myles Turner, with Sims or another big covering center minutes.
Oklahoma City Thunder injury status
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G) – Out: Abdominal strain; expected back no earlier than February 20. • Isaiah Hartenstein (C) – Out: Right soleus injury. His absence should lead to more minutes for Chet Holmgren at center. • Ajay Mitchell (G) – Out: Abdominal strain and left ankle sprain reduce backcourt depth. • Jalen Williams (F) – Out: Right hamstring strain sidelines a key two-way player. • Branden Carlson (C/F) – Out: Low-back spasms affect the team’s interior rotation. • Thomas Sorber (C) – Out: Recovering from ACL surgery and not expected back this season.
Projected rotation:
– Guards: Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe, Alex Caruso– Wings: Luguentz Dort, Aaron Wiggins– Frontcourt: Chet Holmgren at center, with smaller lineups filling the rotation.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Season series and recent history
The Thunder won the first meeting on January 21, beating the Bucks 122-102. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 19. Oklahoma City shot over 48% from the field, made 36% of its three-point attempts, outrebounded Milwaukee, and forced more turnovers.This is the second meeting of the season. Oklahoma City is looking for a sweep, while Milwaukee hopes to avoid a third straight loss to the Thunder dating back to last year’s playoffs.
Team performance overview
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home Record | Road Record |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 42-13 | .764 | 22-5 | 20-7 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 22-30 | .423 | 12-12 | 10-18 |
The Thunder lead the Western Conference, while the Bucks remain in the middle of the Eastern playoff race and are trying to avoid the play-in.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Offensive and defensive production
| Team | Points per game | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | FG% | FT% | 3P% |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 120.2 | 43.6 | 25.6 | 9.89 | 5.71 | 48.9 | 82.1 | 36.2 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 111.8 | 41.1 | 26.1 | 7.37 | 4.10 | 48.1 | 73.7 | 39.2 |
Oklahoma City ranks among the league’s top scoring teams and continues to defend well by forcing turnovers and protecting the rim. Milwaukee shoots efficiently, especially from three-point range at 39.2%, but has allowed 115.6 points per game and struggled defensively in transition.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Individual stat leaders
| Category | Milwaukee Bucks Leader | Oklahoma City Thunder Leader |
| Points | Ryan Rollins – 16.9 ppg | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 31.8 ppg |
| Rebounds | Bobby Portis – 6.5 rpg | Chet Holmgren – 8.6 rpg |
| Assists | Ryan Rollins – 5.5 apg | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 6.4 apg |
| Steals | Ryan Rollins – 1.47 spg | Cason Wallace – 2.08 spg |
| Blocks | Myles Turner – 1.68 bpg | Chet Holmgren – 1.94 bpg |
| FG% | Giannis Antetokounmpo – 64.5% | Chet Holmgren – 56.3% |
| FT% | Kevin Porter Jr. – 87.3% | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 89.2% |
| 3P% | Bobby Portis – 45.0% | Isaiah Joe – 41.4% |
What could decide the Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder game
Scoring without the MVPs
Milwaukee may rely on Rollins if he plays, with Porter Jr. and Portis expected to contribute more offense. For Oklahoma City, Holmgren is likely to take on a larger scoring role, while Wallace, Joe, and Dort handle additional attempts.
Turner vs. Holmgren inside
Turner provides rim protection and outside shooting from the center position. Holmgren’s size and mobility could create matchup problems if Milwaukee does not provide help defense.
Ball security
The Thunder lead the league in steals and convert turnovers into fast-break points. Milwaukee must limit mistakes to keep the game close.
Milwaukee Bucks vs Oklahoma City Thunder Betting outlook (February 12, 2026)
• Spread: Thunder favored by about -13 • Moneyline: Milwaukee around +475 • Total: Near 214.5Oklahoma City still has more depth despite missing several players. Milwaukee is without Giannis, Prince, and possibly Rollins and Kuzma, making consistency harder to maintain.The game will likely depend on Holmgren’s expanded role, Rollins’ availability, and Milwaukee’s ability to protect the ball. Even without the biggest names on the floor, the result could show how well each team handles adversity.
