Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo doubtful for Game 1 vs. Pacers after calf strain


by The Athletic

The Athletic— star is doubtful for Game 1 of the Bucks’ first-round series against the on Sunday, the team announced Saturday, as Antetokounmpo continues . He was the only Bucks player listed on Saturday’s injury report. Antetokounmpo missed the final three games of the regular season while dealing with the injury he suffered against the on April 9. He has had multiple past injuries, including Achilles tendinitis and a hamstring issue, on his left leg, the same leg in which he strained his calf....

WISN—Bucks list Giannis Antetokounmpo as doubtful for Game 1 vs. Pacers. Antetokounmpo is the only player to appear on Milwaukee's injury report heading into Game 1.

The Athletic—Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out with calf strain for Game 2 vs. Pacers: What this means for Milwaukee. star is out for Tuesday’s Game 2 against the as he continues rehabbing his calf strain, the team announced. Antetokounmpo also — and the final three games of the regular season — due to the injury, which he suffered against the on April 9. Advertisement The eight-time NBA All-Star played in 73 games this season, averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and a career-high 6.5 assists per game. He has had multiple past injuries, including Achilles tendinitis and a hamstring issue on his left leg,...

FOX Sports—Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo remains out for Game 2 of series against Pacers with calf strain. MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks' Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night because of a lingering left calf strain. The two-time MVP also missed Game 1 and the Bucks' last three regular-season games. “(He) shot today, was on the floor a bunch,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame media session. “He’s getting closer.” Game 3 is Friday at Indianapolis. Antetokounmpo was struggling to run up the...