Apr 16, 2024, 10:52 ET
The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo during the start of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacersbut they are hopeful that treatment on his left calf strain will allow him to return at some point later in the series, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
Antetokounmpo He has been receiving round-the-clock treatment on his calf, sources said.
Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the final three games of the regular season after getting hurt during a game against the Boston Celtics. Benny Sieu/USA TODAY Sports
The Bucks, No. 3 in the East, open their best-of-seven series against Indiana on Sunday in Milwaukee. The Pacers won four of five games against the Bucks during the regular season.
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Antetokounmpo He missed the final three games of the regular season after falling to the ground with an injury a week ago against the Boston Celtics.
Antetokounmpo He finished the regular season averaging 30.4 points on a career-best 61 percent shooting with 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists. Is the first player in NBA history to average 30 points per game on 60 percent shootingaccording to research by ESPN Stats & Information.
2024-04-16 14:52:00
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