Bucks hoping for an MVP boost vs. Celtics

The Milwaukee Bucks received an early Christmas present in the form of two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo clearing the NBA's health and safety protocols on Friday.

However, Antetokounmpo's status remains up in the air for Milwaukee's Christmas Day showdown against the visiting Boston Celtics on Saturday afternoon.

With Antetokounmpo sidelined for a fifth straight game in COVID-19 protocols Thursday, the Bucks pulled out