Beasley is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's Game 6 against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Beasley will head to the bench with the return of Damian Lillard to the starting lineup. Beasley averaged 19.0 points per game in the two starts he has made in the series against the Pacers.
Bucks' Malik Beasley: Tallies 20 points in Game 4 start
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Beasley tallied 20 points (8-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes in Sunday's 126-113 loss to the Pacers in Game 4 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Beasley entered the starting lineup Sunday with Damian Lillard (Achilles) being added to Milwaukee's inactive list, connecting on a team-high mark from three. Beasley reached double figures in scoring for the first time of the postseason, connecting on at least three threes in two straight outings. If Lillard is unable to return in a win-or-go-home Game 5, look for Beasley to remain in the starting lineup or at least have a large role in the rotation for the Bucks.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Joins starting lineup
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Beasley is starting Sunday's Game 4 against Indiana.
Beasley came off the bench in the first three games of the Bucks' first-round series and averaged 4.3 points and 2.0 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game. He'll join the starting lineup Sunday since Damian Lillard (Achilles) has been ruled out.
Beasley will return to a reserve role in Sunday's regular-season finale in Orlando.
Beasley has appeared to have lost his starting job to Patrick Beverley, as head coach Doc Rivers looks to shake things up entering the playoffs. Beasley produced five points, two rebounds, and one assist across 25.4 minutes in his only other game off the bench this year.
Beasley will start Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Beasley came off the bench for the first time all season Tuesday as coach Doc Rivers opted to start Patrick Beverley at the shooting guard spot. However, Beasley will start alongside Beverley on Wednesday due to the absences of Khris Middleton (ankle) and Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf).
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Moving to bench Tuesday
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Beasley isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Celtics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Beasley will be replaced by Patrick Beverley in the starting lineup Tuesday. Beasley has started in all 75 of his appearances this season but will move to the bench amid Milwaukee's four-game losing streak.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Plays just 23 minutes
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Beasley logged nine points (3-6 FG, 3-6 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 23 minutes during Sunday's 122-109 loss to the Knicks.
This was a disappointing workload for Beasley considering that Khris Middleton left the game early with mouth trauma. Beasley has had a tough time in April, averaging 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 three-pointers while shooting 25.0 percent from the field through four games.
Bucks' Malik Beasley: Leader from deep in 20-point game
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Beasley posted 20 points (6-12 FG, 6-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block over 33 minutes in Thursday's 107-100 loss to New Orleans.
Beasley led all players in Thursday's contest in threes made to go along with a pair of rebounds and ending as one of two Bucks players with 20 or more points in a losing effort. Beasley has connected on six or more threes in eight games this season, burying at least five threes in two straight outings. Thursday marked the ninth time Beasley has recorded 20 or more points.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Scores in double digits again
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Beasley supplied 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and six rebounds over 31 minutes during Thursday's 115-108 win over the Nets.
Beasley has been playing well in recent weeks, and the veteran has now scored in double digits in five of his last six outings while draining two or more threes in each of those six appearances. Beasley is averaging 13.5 points per game in that stretch, and while his upside on offense is limited to operate as a catch-and-shoot threat from beyond the arc, he should get enough looks if he continues to be as sharp as he's been of late. He's making 39.2 percent of his threes during the aforementioned stretch.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Scores 17 points in win
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Beasley finished with 17 points (6-11 FG, 5-8 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes during Sunday's 140-129 win over the Suns.
Beasley returned from a one-game absence due to back spasms and was rejuvenated. He had shot just 31.3 percent from the field in his previous six games, so a healthy Beasley could be a game-changer for Milwaukee's three-point shooting.
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Bucks' Malik Beasley: Will play Sunday
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Beasley (back) is available for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Beasley has been upgraded from questionable to available, while Giannis Antetokounmpo (hamstring) and MarJon Beauchamp (back) have been downgraded to out. Beasley has struggled to start March, shooting just 31.3 percent over his last six appearances.
