That said, the Bucks felt optimistic Middleton’s injury wouldn’t be a long-term one. He was seen walking out of Milwaukee’s locker room under his own power after the game, and Budenholzer’s positive outlook was echoed by teammates Jrue Holiday and Giannis Antetokounmpo. “Don’t be hurt,” Holiday said with a smile, when asked what his message to Middleton was postgame. “Better be back next game.” “He’s positive [about it],” Holiday added. “But he never really shows a sign of weakness. He’s always going to be a positive person.”