GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Green Bay Packers quarterback Malik Willis says his throwing shoulder is feeling better and that he expects to be available for Saturday’s game against Baltimore if starter Jordan Love remains in the concussion protocol.The Packers held a walk-through on Tuesday, and Love and Willis were both limited participants. The Packers clinch a playoff spot if they win one of the last two games.
J.J. McCarthy has a hairline fracture in his throwing hand that will keep him out of Minnesota’s upcoming game against Detroit, making Max Brosmer the starting quarterback this week.Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said after practice on Tuesday that further examination of McCarthy’s right hand revealed the small fracture, after initial X-rays were negative. Surgery is not necessary, and the recovery is similar to that of a bone bruise.
Kevin Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Ryan Rollins had 23 and the Milwaukee Bucks, playing their seventh consecutive game without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, beat the Indiana Pacers 111-94 on Tuesday night.Kyle Kuzma scored 15 and Bobby Portis had 14 points and a team-high nine rebounds as the Bucks shot 51% to snap a three-game losing streak. The Bucks take on the Grizzlies Friday night.
Anthony Edwards scored 38 points to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat former teammate Karl-Anthony Towns for the first time and hold off the New York Knicks 115-104 on Tuesday night. Julius Randle had 17 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points, 16 rebounds and his reliably fierce rim protection for the Wolves (20-10), who have won 10 of 12. The Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets tomorrow.