Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (adductor) is probable for Wednesday's game against Detroit.
The Bucks continue to monitor the health of their franchise centerpiece, who missed some time with an adductor strain recently. Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.6 points, 10.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest across 16 games this season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Monday
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Antetokounmpo (adductor) is available for Monday's game against the Wizards.
No surprise here, as the superstar forward was probable for Monday's action. Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.9 points, 10.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest in 15 games this season, though he hasn't yet reached the 30-minute marker in either of his last two games since returning from an extended absence with an adductor strain.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Monday
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Antetokounmpo (injury management) is probable for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Antetokounmpo is likely to play Monday as the Bucks manage his availability due to a left adductor strain. Over two appearances following a four-game absence due to the adductor injury, the two-time MVP has averaged 29.5 points, 11.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.5 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 29 points in win
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Antetokounmpo posted 29 points (12-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-8 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 19 minutes in Saturday's 116-99 win over the Nets.
Antetokounmpo delivered one of his most dominant performances of the season in terms of efficiency, missing just three shots from the field and needing fewer than 20 minutes to score 29 points. He seems completely healthy from the thigh injury that sidelined him for four games between Nov. 20 and Nov. 26. In his two games since returning to the hardwood, Antetokounmpo has made 22 of his 29 shots from the floor, as well as going 14-for-22 from the charity stripe.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (thigh) is available for Saturday's game against the Nets, Justin Garcia of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Antetokounmpo said Friday after the loss to the Knicks that he intended to play Saturday, and he'll end up suiting up in the second leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back set. The two-time MVP has averaged 29.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 6.9 assists per game since the beginning of November.
Antetokounmpo is questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Nets due to left adductor strain injury management, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The star forward made his return from a four-game absence in Friday's 118-109 loss to the Knicks, playing just 28 minutes but finishing with 30 points (10-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and one steal. Per Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Antetokounmpo said after the contest that he intended to play Saturday in the second half of the back-to-back set, though he's officially been listed as questionable. Final word on his status should arrive closer to the game's 8 p.m. ET tipoff.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Sniffs triple-double in return
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Antetokounmpo registered 30 points (10-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 15 rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 28 minutes during Friday's 118-109 loss to the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo returned after a four-game absence Friday and looked impressive, missing just four of his shots and ending just two dimes away from a triple-double. The Bucks came up short in the game, but they should be a far more dangerous team with Antetokounmpo as their go-to weapon on offense. This was Antetokounmpo's seventh game with at least 30 points and 10 boards this season. The star forward revealed he'll play Saturday against the Nets in the second leg of this back-to-back set, according to Jim Owczarski of The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He also acknowledged that he'll play more than the 28 minutes he logged Friday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (thigh) is available for Friday's game against the Knicks, Justin Garcia of Locked On Bucks reports.
Antetokounmpo was listed as a game-time decision for Friday's game, but after going through shootaround unscathed, the star forward will be available. This marks the return from a four-game absence for the star forward, who's averaging 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game this season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Listed as questionable
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Antetokounpo (thigh) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
This isn't much of an update for Milwaukee's franchise player, as he remains day-to-day. He was also questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat before ultimately getting ruled out. He could be shaping up to be a game-time call against New York.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo landed a questionable tag ahead of Wednesday's contest -- the first time he's been labeled as anything other than out since suffering a low-grade left groin strain Nov. 17 -- but he won't make his return from a three-game absence to face Miami. His absence will mean more opportunities for Bobby Portis and Jericho Sims in the frontcourt. Antetokounmpo's next chance to play will come Friday at New York.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Gets questionable tag
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Antetokounmpo (adductor) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
It appears that Antetokounmpo is making swift progress in his recovery from an adductor strain. His status could come down to a game-time decision based on pregame warmups. If the superstar forward is upgraded to available, Bobby Portis' rise in streaming appeal would take a big hit.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to miss at least one week
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Antetokounmpo sustained a low-grade left groin strain and will miss at least 1-to-2 weeks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Antetokounmpo sustained the left groin injury in the second quarter of Monday's loss to the Cavaliers and is now set to miss an extended period. With the superstar sidelined, Kyle Kuzma, Bobby Portis, Gary Trent and Jericho Sims are candidates for increased minutes, while Ryan Rollins will likely take on more playmaking duties. Antetokounmpo's absence is a huge blow to the Bucks, as the two-time MVP has averaged 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.2 blocks per game in 13 regular-season appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Headed for imaging
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Antetokounmpo (groin) will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to help determine the extent of his injury, NBA reporter Marc Stein reports.
Antetokounmpo exited Monday's 118-106 loss to the Cavaliers with a left groin injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be forced to miss additional time. The team should have a better idea of his availability moving forward after evaluating Tuesday's scans.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't return Monday
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Antetokounmpo will not return to Monday's matchup with the Cavs due to a left groin strain, Serena Winters of FanDuel Sports Network Ohio reports.
Antetokounmpo will end his evening with 14 points (6-10 FG, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and four turnovers in 13 minutes. For now, he should be considered questionable for Thursday's game versus the 76ers. Jericho Sims started the second half of Monday's game with Antetokounmpo unavailable, so he could see a boost if the two-time MVP misses additional time. There could also be more minutes available for Bobby Portis and Gary Trent.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Exits to locker room vs. Cleveland
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Antetokounmpo exited to the locker room after sustaining an apparent groin injury in the second quarter of Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo grabbed at his groin before committing a foul and checking out of the game with 3:03 remaining in the second quarter. If the superstar is unable to return, Bobby Portis, Amir Coffey and Gary Trent are candidates for increased minutes the rest of the way.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play Monday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will shed his probable tag due to a left knee injury and is set to play Monday. The superstar has been in elite form recently, averaging 33.0 points, 9.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals across his past five appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Monday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Monday's game against the Cavaliers.
Antetokounmpo frequently carries probable tags, so this is nothing new as he continues to manage some soreness in his left knee. Milwaukee's next back-to-back set doesn't begin until Nov. 28, which helps his case. During Saturday's loss to the Lakers, he produced 32 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-18 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Strong showing not enough
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Antetokounmpo posted 32 points (9-15 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 13-18 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one block over 32 minutes during Saturday's 119-95 loss to the Lakers.
Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in all but one of his last five games, a stretch in which he's also averaging 9.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists and a combined 2.6 steals-plus-blocks per game. The star forward has been one of the most productive players this season, and his sky-high usage rate has been backed up by strong peripheral numbers outside of his scoring. He's performing as well as his ADP indicates, averaging 30.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.1 assists and 1.3 blocks per game in November.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Lakers.
Antetokounmpo has missed two of the Bucks' first 11 games of the regular season due to a lingering knee issue, but he's been given the green light to play in Saturday's contest. The two-time MVP has averaged 30.6 points, 10.0 rebounds, 7.4 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.1 steals over 34.0 minutes per game through seven contests in November.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play vs. Lakers
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Saturday's game against the Lakers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Saturday is the second half of the Bucks' back-to-back set, but the superstar forward is expected to play. For the year so far, Antetokounmpo has averaged 32.6 points, 11.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.5 minutes per contest through 11 games. He's shooting 63.2 percent from the field as well.
