Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a hyperextension in his left knee and a bone bruise. He will be reevaluated in a week. Coach Doc Rivers reported that imaging tests revealed no structural damage to the knee, but did not provide further details about the injury or a timeline for Antetokounmpo’s return.
Antetokounmpo, after a dunk in the third quarter of the game against the Indiana Pacers, fell strangely. Although he felt he could continue playing, the Bucks left him out for the rest of the game. A source close to Antetokounmpo indicated that the player does not believe this injury will end his season and intends to play again this year. Tuesday was the 68th game of the season for the Bucks, with only 14 games remaining for a team that is moving away from playoff qualification. Rivers said he didn’t know how the Bucks would weigh the risk of Antetokounmpo continuing to play this season, given that the team is so far from contention. Milwaukee (28-40) remains in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, 6.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets, who occupy the tenth place and the last spot for the play-in tournament.The good news is that the image was really good. There was no damage.
Doc Rivers
Antetokounmpo has missed 32 games this season, the most of his career. He has had extended absences due to strains in his right calf. The Bucks have an 11-21 record without Antetokounmpo in the lineup this season and 17-19 when he plays. Antetokounmpo played in six games since his return on March 2, averaging 25.7 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.7 assists, and 27 minutes, as the team looked to manage his workload.That’s a good question. I don’t have the answer, but it’s a very good question. Honestly, that’s all I have.
Doc Rivers
In 36 games this season, Antetokounmpo is still averaging 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists. Milwaukee also missed center Myles Turner on Tuesday due to a right calf strain.I was trying to fit 35 minutes into 20.
Doc Rivers
