Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable to play against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night due to a right calf strain. He missed the Bucks' last game in Toronto because of the injury. While there has been some improvement in his condition, the team is taking a cautious approach and has listed him as questionable for the game. The designation also takes into account that it is a back-to-back game for the Bucks.

However, Khris Middleton, who has been dealing with his own injury management, is expected to play in the game. Middleton is still on a minutes restriction due to his offseason surgery, but he is considered a "star" player by the NBA and falls under the league's new player participation policy for In-Season Tournament games. Only one star player can rest for these games.

On the other side, the Hornets will have forward Miles Bridges back in action. Bridges missed all of last season due to an arrest for domestic violence but signed a qualifying offer with the Hornets this summer. He has just concluded a 10-game suspension.

In terms of the odds, the Bucks are favored to win the game against the Hornets. However, the status of Antetokounmpo's availability might impact the outcome of the game.