Even at full strength, the Toronto Raptors didn't have nearly the firepower to keep up with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night

There was a lot of excitement going into this matchup since the Raptors had a fully healthy starting five and their complete rotation available for the first time all season.

The Raptors were finally whole again. All their preferred starters. All their preferred bench options. They were playing at home. This was a game to be had, or at least grasped at. A 24-point drubbing told a different tale.

The Milwaukee Bucks are moving Khris Middleton to the bench, coach Doc Rivers confirmed on Wednesday prior to the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Middleton, who missed the Bucks' win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday due to ankle tendinitis,

Khris Middleton came off the bench to score eight points in 21 minutes and the Milwaukee Bucks won their second consecutive game after losing four of five, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-105 on Wednesday night.

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For the first time this season, the Toronto Raptors are expected to have their core trio of Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, and RJ Barrett on the court together tonight — and that’s a much-needed boost with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in town.