Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Throttles Spurs in limited minutes
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Antetokounmpo racked up 31 points (14-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 130-94 victory over San Antonio.
Though Antetokounmpo's minutes were capped due to the blowout, he made quick work of the Spurs despite playing only half of the game. He nearly had a double-double by halftime (18 points, nine rebounds) and didn't slow down during his limited playing time in the second half to pace both sides in both scoring and boards. The superstar big man has scored at least 30 points in five of eight games this month while grabbing double-digit rebounds in four of his last five outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Perfect from field in win
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Antetokounmpo supplied 22 points (9-9 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-7 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists and two blocks across 36 minutes during Sunday's 118-111 victory over the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo recorded a triple-double in the victory, going a perfect 9-of-9 from the field. In what was an unusually passive night, he attempted the fourth most field goals behind Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Bobby Portis. While the counting stats were fantastic, he went just 3-of-7 from the line, continuing another poor season of free throw shooting.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Subpar night at charity stripe
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Antetokounmpo recorded 25 points (10-17 FG, 5-10 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Thursday's 139-123 loss to Indiana.
After totaling 82 points, 23 rebounds and 12 assists over his previous two appearances, Antetokounmpo's stat line Thursday is underwhelming. However, it wasn't all that terrible of an overall performance for the MVP candidate, save for his efforts at the free-throw line. Antetokounmpo is shooting just 65.1 percent from the charity stripe on the season, his lowest mark since 2019.
Antetokounmpo racked up 36 points (11-23 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 14-24 FT), 11 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 116-104 victory over the Suns.
Antetokounmpo has thus far shown no ill effects from the hand injury that forced a three-game absence, as he following up a 46-point effort in Monday's win over the Kings with another big double-double in the second leg of the back-to-back. Though the MVP candidate drew several fouls against the Suns, his free-throw shooting woes resurfaced once again, as he left 10 potential points on the board by going 14-for-24 from the line.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Decimates Kings in return
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Antetokounmpo (hand) generated 46 points (19-28 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 34 minutes in Monday's 133-124 win over the Kings.
Though his three-game absence due to a sore right hand had temporary dulled some of the MVP buzz surrounding Antetokounmpo, the seven-time All-Star may have put himself back in race with frontrunners Nikola Jokic and Joel Embiid with a virtuoso performance in his return to the lineup. He supplied 19 of his 46 points in the third quarter, with his big effort helping the Bucks erase a nine-point halftime deficit to carry a three-point lead into the final period. Antetokounmpo's efficient, stat-stuffing outing should erase any concerns about his ability to play through the injury, but he could still be a candidate to sit out the second leg of the Bucks' back-to-back set Tuesday in Phoenix for maintenance purposes. Fantasy managers in daily moves leagues will want to confirm Antetokounmpo's status ahead of Tuesday's 10 p.m. ET opening tip.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Officially cleared to return
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Antetokounmpo (hand) is available for Monday's game in Sacramento.
Antetokounmpo made it through his pregame workout without any issues, and the team has since given him the green light to return after missing the last three contests with a right hand injury. Given the forward's brief absence, he should be cleared to shoulder a full workload Monday night.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play
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Head coach Mike Budenholzer said he's expecting Antetokounmpo (hand) to play Monday against the Kings, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo got through his pregame routine without issue, so it looks like he'll be returning from a three-game absence Monday evening. With the MVP candidate back, expect Bobby Portis to return to the second unit where his minutes will likely dip back to the mid-20s.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable Monday
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Antetokounmpo (hand) is questionable for Monday's game against Sacramento.
Antetokounmpo has missed the last three games due to right hand soreness but will be in the mix to return Monday. However, the Bucks play a back-to-back set to begin the week, so it's possible the 28-year-old is held out for at least one of the legs, especially considering the various injuries he's dealt with in recent weeks. If Antetokounmpo remains out Monday, Bobby Portis should continue to see increased run for the Bucks.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will not play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (hand) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Warriors.
Antetokounmpo will miss his third consecutive game with right hand soreness after initially being labeled as questionable. Bobby Portis has stepped into the starting lineup in his absence and should be expected to do so again Saturday, while Jae Crowder and Joe Ingles could see expanded roles off the bench. Antetokounmpo's next chance to play will come Monday in Sacramento in the first leg of a back-to-back set.
Antetokounmpo (hand) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Warriors.
Antetokounmpo could miss his third straight game Tuesday with right hand soreness. Bobby Portis has been inserted into the starting five in the superstar forward's absence. If Antetokounmpo is ruled out against Golden State, his next chance to suit up will be Monday's matchup with Sacramento.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Unexpectedly ruled out
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Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus Brooklyn due to right hand soreness.
Antetokounmpo was initially deemed probable with a non-COVID injury and a knee injury but has been downgraded to out with a new hand injury. The superstar forward's absence will likely result in extended minutes for Bobby Portis, Jae Crowder and Pat Connaughton. Antetokounmpo's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with the Warriors.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to return Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (knee/illness) is probable for Thursday's matchup against the Nets.
Antetokounmpo missed Tuesday's win over the Magic while dealing with right knee soreness and a non-COVID illness, but it appears the MVP candidate will be back in action Thursday. Over his last four appearances, Antetokounmpo has averaged 30.3 points, 11.0 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee/illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Antetokounmpo was previously listed as probable due to right knee soreness, but the MVP candidate is now under the weather and will miss just his second game since Jan. 23. Jrue Holiday (neck) has also been ruled out, so the Bucks will need plenty of reserves to step into bigger roles versus Orlando. Bobby Portis figures to be the most likely candidate to fill Antetokounmpo's spot in the starting five.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness) is probable to play Tuesday versus the Magic.
Antetokounmpo is dealing with some pain in his right knee, but it doesn't sound like it will be enough to hold him off the floor Tuesday evening. Managers can check back closer to Tuesday's tip for official confirmation on Giannis' status.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Secures triple-double in win
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Antetokounmpo recorded 23 points (6-12 FG, 11-15 FT), 10 rebounds, 13 assists and three blocks across 36 minutes during Sunday's 117-111 win over Washington.
Antetokounmpo scored 11 of his 23 points from the charity stripe in this one, and while his shot volume was noticeably down, he still managed to turn in a strong scoring performance. Antetokounmpo also dished out a season-high 13 assists and recorded a pair of rebounds in the final minute of action to bring home a triple-double, marking his fourth of the 2022-23 campaign.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Notches double-double in loss
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Antetokounmpo registered 34 points (9-21 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 16-18 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 35 minutes during Saturday's 133-130 loss to the 76ers.
Antetokounmpo's 34 points weren't enough to handle the Sixers, who ended Milwaukee's 16-game win streak. The MVP candidate has now scored 30 or more points in three consecutive games and is averaging 32.7 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists since his one-game absence earlier in the week.
Antetokounmpo finished with 31 points (10-14 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 139-117 victory over Orlando.
Antetokounmpo had an outstanding night shooting the ball, knocking six of nine field goal attempts in the first half for 17 points before chipping in another 14 after the break on 4-of-5 shooting. He also went 3-of-4 from three in the contest, only his second time this season with three makes from beyond the arc, and led all players in scoring with 31 points. The big man has broken the 30-point mark in two straight after returning from his quadriceps injury and will look to lead the Bucks to their 17th consecutive win against the 76ers on Saturday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Huge double-double against Nets
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Antetokounmpo recorded 33 points (15-27 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-6 FT), 15 rebounds, four assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 118-104 win over Brooklyn.
After playing only 15 total minutes over the prior three games while dealing with a quadriceps issue, Antetokounmpo roared back with his 36th double-double of the season -- fifth in the league -- and his sixth game in February with more than 30 points. Despite the recent injury, the 28-year-old superstar is still on pace for an MVP-caliber campaign that currently features a career-high 31.3 points a game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (quadriceps) is good to go Tuesday against the Nets.
He's had some bad injury luck with a total of 15 minutes in his last two appearances, so hopefully he's ready to roll going forward. Tuesday is the front end of a back-to-back set, so there is a chance that Antetokounmpo could be rested Wednesday against Orlando. Bobby Portis loses a chunk of fantasy value with Giannis back in the fold.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (quadriceps) is probable for Tuesday's matchup against the Nets.
Antetokounmpo was sidelined for Sunday's win over the Suns after suffering a quadriceps contusion during Friday's win over Miami, but it appears he'll return to action Tuesday. The MVP candidate has left back-to-back appearances early due to injury, so Milwaukee may be cautious with his minutes moving forward. Antetokounmpo's expected presence will presumably send Bobby Portis back to the bench.
