Famous person energy ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his proper knee within the first quarter of the Bucks’ 128-99 win over the Miami Warmth Friday night time.
With simply over one minute remaining within the opening quarter, the two-time NBA MVP knocked knees with one other participant. Antetokounmpo was not in a position to return to the sport.
Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer stated he was unsure when precisely Antetokounmpo harm his knee however famous he can be thought of day-to-day due to the damage.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, proper, dribbles the ball to the basket through the first half of a recreation towards the Miami Warmth at Fiserv Discussion board Feb. 24, 2023, in Milwaukee. (John Fisher/Getty Photographs)
Antetokounmpo entered the sport with a lingering wrist damage he suffered in a recreation earlier than the All-Star break. He did begin in final week’s All-Star recreation however shortly exited after scoring simply two factors.
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On Friday, Budenholzer referred to as a timeout in the course of a Bucks possession as Antetokounmpo was motioning towards the workforce bench. He then went into the tunnel and into the locker room space.
“He was principally asking out,” Budenholzer stated after the sport. “Thankfully, we had the ball. I do not assume we all know precisely when he knocked knees.”
Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots as Utah Jazz middle Rudy Gobert (27) defends through the first half of a recreation March 14, 2022, in Salt Lake Metropolis. (AP Picture/Rick Bowmer)
The 28-year-old was upgraded from uncertain to questionable to energetic earlier than the sport towards the Warmth. He registered 4 factors, 4 rebounds and 4 assists in his restricted time on the court docket Friday.
Milwaukee Bucks ahead Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives for the basket round Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced (23) through the third quarter at Fiserv Discussion board Dec 13, 2022, in Milwaukee. (Jeff Hanisch/USA Right this moment Sports activities)
Antetokounmpo additionally missed video games earlier this season with a left knee damage. Milwaukee’s 29-point win over Miami marked its largest margin of victory of the season.
The Bucks have now received 13 straight video games, the longest streak within the league this season.
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“The final two days of observe [without Giannis], we actually simply emphasised sort of maintaining that rhythm, the best way that we play,” Bucks guard Jrue Vacation stated.
“Bud [Budenholzer] says we activate the tap. I believe simply taking part in quick, typically taking part in random and maintaining our chemistry has been good.”
