Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to progress from calf injury, doubtful to play Game 2


by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel— The Milwaukee Bucks returned to the court Monday afternoon at the Sports Science Center for a film session and walkthrough after their...

NBA.com—Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) sits out Game 2 against Pacers. Milwaukee's star has been out of the lineup since April 10 and is recovering from a left calf injury suffered late in the season.

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...

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,...