Jul 5, 2021
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals vs. Phoenix on Tuesday due to a knee injury, per Milwaukee s injury report.
Antetokounmpo has been out of Milwaukee s lineup since Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. The two-time MVP exited Game 4 after suffering an apparent ankle injury, but the Bucks held on to advance to the Finals with a 4–2 series victory.
No target date has been set for Antetokounmpo s return, though he could play in the Finals. Milwaukee head coach Mike Budenholzer said Monday Antetokounmpo s injury is a day-to-day thing. I mean, [Giannis] and the sports performance team, they have been together a long time. It s special to watch their relationship, Budenholzer told the media in Phoenix. It s special to watch the communication, the trust that he has. You have to listen to the player and then you have to listen to the sports performance group, and at some point [general manager] Jon Horst and mysel
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