Milwaukee Bucks Daily: Ersan Ilyasova sidelined indefinitely following surgery

MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Ersan Ilyasova #77 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - OCTOBER 03: Ersan Ilyasova #77 of the Milwaukee Bucks shoots a free throw during a preseason game against the Chicago Bulls at the Fiserv Forum on October 3, 2018 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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The latest Milwaukee Bucks Daily is here as the team announced Friday afternoon that veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova is out indefinitely following surgery on his fractured nose.

In today’s edition of Milwaukee Bucks Daily, Ersan Ilyasova is sidelined indefinitely after undergoing surgery on his fractured nose, the Bucks take care of the Boston Celtics with relative ease Friday night for their fourth straight win and much more.

As ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported on Friday evening, there’s optimism that we could see Ilyasova return back to action, with a facemask, relatively soon following his surgery to repair his broken nose.

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Back to the present, let’s look at today’s Bucks stories.

Best of Behind the Buck Pass From 12/21/18

Wisconsin Herd: Quick reactions from 124-113 loss to Memphis Hustle (read here): I recapped what stood out in the Herd’s loss to the Memphis Hustle Thursday afternoon, their first of two showings at this year’s G League Winter Showcase in Las Vegas.

Milwaukee Bucks: 3 things to watch for in road game against Boston Celtics (read here): Before last night’s game, Adam McGee previewed the Bucks’ clash with the shorthanded Boston Celtics.

Win in 6 Podcast #253: Role players emerging from the abyss (read here): Adam and I convened to go over D.J. Wilson turning heads in his newfound role in the team’s rotation, the steady progress of Sterling Brown, and to answer your mailbag questions in the latest edition of Win in 6.

Best of Bucks Around the Internet From 12/21/18

Bucks’ Ersan Ilyasova has surgery to heal broken nose (read here): ESPN’s Malika Andrews reported on the news that veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova underwent surgery to repair his fractured nose and gave us insight regarding when we could expect to see him back in action.

Seven stories that define the new Bucks and their fiery superstar (read here): Also of ESPN, Kevin Arnovitz provided a dispatch of the Bucks’ recent road trip, which included anecdotes regarding the fiery determination of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, as well as a big picture look at their overhauled play under new head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Bucks 120, Celtics 107: Lame fortune smiles upon down Milwaukee (read here): Matt Velazquez recapped the Bucks’ definitive victory over the Boston Celtics Friday night for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Brook Lopez Has Revamped The Bucks’ System, but He Can’t Change Everything (read here): Johnathan Tjarks of The Ringer examined how vital veteran Bucks big man Brook Lopez has been to the team’s success this season as well as the conundrum his deficiencies could pose come playoff time.

Aggressive Thon Maker attempting to find his place on new-look Milwaukee Bucks (read here): Kane Pitman over at The Pick and Roll caught up with backup Big man Thon Maker to go over the adjustment period he has experienced throughout his third season and first under Coach Bud and co.

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That’s it for today’s roundup, but we’ll be back to do it all again tomorrow.