Milwaukee Bucks’ wing Khris Middleton expressed his anticipation of returning to action for Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns, having been sidelined for over a month due to a left ankle sprain.
Middleton confirmed his comeback plan to reporters following Bucks practice on Saturday.
Khris Middleton (Via NBA/Twitter)
The former All-Star sustained the sprain during a game against the Suns on February 6, causing him to miss a total of 24 games throughout the season.
As the Bucks gear up for Sunday’s game, they find themselves in a competitive battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the coveted No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference standings.
Khris Middleton (Via Getty Images)
Despite his absence, Middleton, aged 32, has maintained productivity during his playing time this season, averaging nearly 15 points and 5 assists in 26.3 minutes, with an impressive shooting percentage of 48.7% from the field.
