Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Gets little help in Game 1 loss
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Antetokounmpo finished with 36 points (14-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 8-15 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal in 38 minutes during Saturday's 117-98 loss to Indiana in Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
The 30-year-old superstar led all players in points and boards on the afternoon, but only three other Bucks even scored in double digits. Antetokounmpo has scored 30-plus points in nine of his last 11 appearances dating back to March 22 and has recorded at least a double-double in six straight. Still, he'll need more support from the rest of the Milwaukee roster to turn this first-round playoff series around.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Off injury report for Game 1
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) isn't listed on the Bucks' injury report for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is set to return to game action after sitting out the club's regular-season finale. The superstar has averaged 31.5 points, 11.7 rebounds, 9.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.7 minutes per game in his last 10 appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) didn't play in the regular-season finale but is expected to be ready for Saturday's Game 1 against the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo is coming off another stellar regular season for the Bucks. The superstar big man averaged a double-double, putting up 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists (ties career high) and 1.2 blocks per game, shooting 60.1 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play in regular-season finale
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will be one of many notable players around the league who will not play on the last day of the NBA regular season. The Bucks will likely turn to Pete Nance, Chris Livingston and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt against Detroit.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Unlikely to play against Detroit
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's regular-season finale against the Pistons.
With the Bucks already locked into the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, there is no need for their superstar forward to play. If Antetokounmpo is ultimately downgraded to out, Pat Connaughton, Tyler Smith and Andre Jackson are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Posts another triple-double
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Antetokounmpo closed Friday's 125-119 victory over the Pistons with 32 points (11-22 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, 15 assists, two blocks and one steal over 38 minutes.
Antetokounmpo has been on fire in recent games and notched his fourth triple-double over his last five games. The efficiency from the free-throw line and the outstanding passing were two things that stood out from Antetokounmpo's line, and he's been one of the best players in the NBA since the beginning of April. He's on a sizzling stretch with the playoffs right around the corner, and the Bucks can be a very dangerous team with Antetokounmpo playing at this level.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Friday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is probable for Friday's game against Detroit.
After producing 28 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 26 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 win over New Orleans, Antetokounmpo appears likely to suit up for the second leg of this back-to-back set. Antetokounmpo sat out the second half of Milwaukee's most recent back-to-back set, but the Bucks need to win this contest to secure the fifth seed.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Paces Milwaukee in blowout win
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Antetokounmpo closed with 28 points (11-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-10 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one block over 26 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 win over New Orleans.
Antetokounmpo finished with a game-high mark in points while sitting out of the final quarter during the blowout victory. Moreover, the superstar has now racked up 54 games with a double-double or better in 66 regular-season appearances. The two-time MVP also recorded his 14th consecutive contest with at least 20 points, and he has reached the 20-plus-point mark in 63 outings this season. Antetokounmpo has been stellar in his last five appearances, during which he has averaged 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, 11.2 assists and 1.2 steals across 36.4 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been cleared to play in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
After recording a third straight triple-double, Antetokounmpo will be in the lineup Friday. The superstar big man has been playing at a high level as of late, averaging 32.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, 10.5 assists and 1.2 steals per game while shooting 63 percent from the field over the last six contests.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Downgraded to questionable
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is now listed as questionable for Thursday's game versus the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo was originally listed as probable for Thursday due to left shoulder Tendinopathy but is now deemed questionable due to a non-COVID illness. If the superstar forward is ultimately ruled out, Bobby Portis will likely receive increased playing time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play vs. New Orleans
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo is trending toward playing in Thursday's game against New Orleans despite dealing with a shoulder issue. The superstar big man is coming off his third consecutive triple-double, finishing with 23 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and one block in Tuesday's win against the Timberwolves.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Triple-double in comeback win
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Antetokounmpo ended with 23 points (9-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-11 FT), 13 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and one steal across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 110-103 victory over the Timberwolves.
The triple-double was his 10th of the season, tying the career high he established in 2023-24, and Antetokounmpo has delivered one in three straight appearances. He's getting locked in with the playoffs approaching -- Antetokounmpo has scored at least 20 points in 13 consecutive outings, averaging 29.4 points, 11.2 boards, 8.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over that span while shooting 59.0 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go against Minnesota
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Timberwolves, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available Tuesday despite dealing with left shoulder tendinopathy. There is no indication that the superstar forward will operate on a minutes restriction.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable to play Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo is probable for Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves due to left shoulder tendinopathy.
Antetokounmpo missed Sunday's 111-107 win over the Pelicans due to this injury, but the probable tag suggests the star forward should return to action Tuesday and handle his regular workload. The star forward has been playing at a high level of late with averages of 36.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, 13.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game in three contests this month.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ruled out Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will miss the second leg of the club's back-to-back set while he deals with left shoulder tendinopathy. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Timberwolves. Gary Trent, Taurean Prince and Kyle Kuzma are all candidates to absorb extra minutes due to Antetokounmpo being sidelined, especially if Pat Connaughton (ankle) is downgraded to out as well.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Doubtful against New Orleans
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Antetokounmpo (shoulder) has been listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo is coming off back-to-back triple-doubles but is trending toward not playing in New Orleans on Sunday. If he's ultimately ruled out, the Bucks will likely turn to Kyle Kuzma, Taurean Prince and Chris Livingston to help pick up the slack.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Iffy for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo is questionable for Sunday's game against the Pelicans due to left shoulder tendinopathy.
Antetokounmpo posted 36 points (13-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 43 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime win over the Heat, but he may take a seat for the second half of Milwaukee's back-to-back set. Antetokounmpo was sidelined for a March 26 loss in Denver but has appeared in five straight since and recorded three consecutive double-doubles, including back-to-back triple-doubles. If Antetokounmpo doesn't suit up, it'll be all hands on deck for the Bucks, who are still without Damian Lillard (calf) and Bobby Portis (suspension).
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Posts another triple-double
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Antetokounmpo posted 36 points (13-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 10-14 FT), 15 rebounds, 10 assists and one block in 43 minutes during Saturday's 121-115 overtime win over the Heat.
Antetokounmpo is not known for being much of a playmaker, but he posted a second straight triple-double and recorded double-digit assists for a third consecutive appearance. He seems to have added the playmaking trait to his already impressive scoring production, as this was also the seventh successive game in which he's reached the 30-point plateau. During that seven-game stretch, Antetokounmpo averaged 33.1 points, 11.7 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will play vs. Miami
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Antetokounmpo (foot) has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Heat, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo is coming off arguably the best game of his career, finishing with an incredible triple-double against the 76ers. The superstar big man racked up 37 points, 17 rebounds, 20 assists and two steals in the win over Philadelphia. The two-time NBA MVP will have a chance to follow up that performance Saturday in Miami after being cleared to play.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play against Miami
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Antetokounmpo (foot) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Antetokounmpo continues to receive probable tags due to a left foot sprain but is expected to make his fifth straight appearance Saturday. The superstar forward is coming off a historic performance in which he tallied 35 points, 20 assists, 17 rebounds and two steals in 39 minutes against Philadelphia.
