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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Monday
Giannis Antetokounmpo (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Antetokounmpo had been playing through right patella tendinitis but is now dealing with an adductor strain and will miss his first game of the season, joining Khris Middleton (ankle) in street clothes. Bobby Portis and Andre Jackson will likely step into increased roles, but the offense should run through Damian Lillard.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable for Monday
Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers due to a right adductor strain, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Antetokounmpo has been playing through right patella tendinitis, but the adductor strain is a new issue, putting the two-time MVP's availability in danger. The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a slow start at 1-5 and are already playing without Khris Middleton (ankle), so any extended absence for Antetokounmpo would be a major blow.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Near triple-double Saturday
Giannis Antetokounmpo registered 34 points (15-27 FG, 4-7 FT), 16 rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Saturday's 114-113 loss to the Cavaliers.Antetokounmpo was one assist shy from registering his first triple-double of the regular season Saturday, though he has logged a double-double in all six of his outings. He has yet to shoot less than 50 percent in a game this season, and despite his strong effort Saturday alongside Damian Lillard's 41-point performance, it wasn't enough as the Milwaukee Bucks slid to 1-5 to start the 2024-25 campaign. Antetokounmpo will look to get back in the win column in Monday's rematch against Cleveland.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go vs. Cavs
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.Antetokounmpo has been playing through right patella tendinitis, though he hasn't missed a game this season. The two-time MVP is averaging 30.4 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists across 34.4 minutes per contest through the first five games of the 2024-25 regular season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Saturday
Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers due to right patella tendinitis.Antetokounmpo has yet to miss a game this season and isn't expected to do so Saturday despite dealing with a knee issue. The superstar forward has played at least 31 minutes in each of his five appearances in 2024-25.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Totals 37 points in loss
Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 37 points (17-22 FG, 3-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 34 minutes during Thursday's 122-99 loss to the Grizzlies.Antetokounmpo was one of the lone bright spots for Milwaukee in the team's fourth consecutive loss, leading the way with a game-high 37 points. The star forward has now finished with 30 or more points in three of his last four appearances and has reached double-digit rebounds in all five games to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Thursday
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been cleared to play Thursday against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Antetokoumpo was initially added to the injury report as probable due to right patella tendinitis, and the club has since given him the green light to suit up for Thursday's matchup. He's coming off his second 30-point outing of the season and will aim to get the Milwaukee Bucks back on track following three consecutive losses.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Thursday
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Thursday's game against the Grizzlies, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.Antetokounmpo continues to be listed on the injury report with right patella tendinitis, but he's yet to miss a game. He's recorded a double-double in each of Milwaukee's first four games, averaging 28.8 points, 11.8 rebounds and 6.3 assists in 34.5 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Double-double in defeat Monday
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with 30 points (14-26 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds and six assists over 39 minutes during Monday's 119-108 loss to Boston.The superstar finished as the Milwaukee Bucks' second-leading scorer behind Damian Lillard (33), though Milwaukee struggled in the second half and lost its third consecutive game. Antetokounmpo was fairly efficient from the field while posting a double-double, but he struggled from the charity stripe and tallied seven turnovers. The All-Star's glaring issue thus far has been from the free-throw line, where he has shot a combined 27-for-49 -- 55.1 percent -- through four regular-season outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Gets green light
Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.As expected, Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available and will play the second night of a back-to-back set. Antetokounmpo posted 22 points (7-11 FG, 8-11 FT), 12 rebounds, seven assists, a steal and a block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 115-102 loss to the Nets.