Milwaukee Bucks point guard Sam Cassell, who suffered bruised ribs Wednesday night at Washington, is questionable for the next game Saturday night against Utah.

"He's banged up," Bucks coach George Karl said Thursday. "I think he'll play but I wouldn't guarantee he'll play."

Cassell said the rib injury was similar to the one he suffered in the playoffs last season but on the other side of his body.

Cassell would be replaced by Rafer Alston if he could not start. Alston has played well lately, combining for 21 points, seven assists and five rebounds in his last two games.