Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Back on injury report
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Nets due to right patella tendinopathy.
Antetokounmpo finds himself on the team's injury report yet again, though he appears on track to suit up for Sunday's clash. He continues to play at a high level, scoring 30 or more points in six of his last seven appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Scores 30 points vs. Boston
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Antetokounmpo finished Friday's 111-105 loss to the Celtics with 30 points (13-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds and one assist over 36 minutes.
Antetokounmpo and superstar teammate Damian Lillard combined for 61 of the Bucks' 105 points Friday, but it wasn't enough against the defending champions. Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points in six of his last seven outings and recorded a double-double in five of those contests. Over his last 10 games, the two-time MVP has averaged 34.2 points on 60.5 percent shooting, 11.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 blocks over 35.2 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ready to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Friday's game against Boston, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been a mainstay on the injury report, though he was upgraded from probable to available Friday while dealing with right patella tendinopathy. The superstar has played in three consecutive outings, during which he averaged 33.7 points, 10.0 rebounds, 8.0 assists and 0.7 blocks while shooting 67.3 percent from the floor across 34.0 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo is expected to make his fourth straight appearance Friday despite continuing to deal with right patella tendinopathy. The superstar forward logged 36 minutes in his most recent outing, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Big night not enough Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo closed Wednesday's 119-104 loss to the Hawks with 31 points (8-14 FG, 15-26 FT), 11 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes.
Antetokounmpo filled the stat sheet admirably Wednesday and recorded his 11th game with at least 30 points and 10 rebounds this season. However, his outstanding individual stat line wasn't enough to lift Milwaukee past the Bucks, as the rest of the team didn't play up tp par. Despite the fact the Bucks are going through a complicated start to the campaign, Antetokounmpo has been playing at a very high level. He's averaging 32.6 points, 11.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game across 19 contests, delivering career-high marks in points and assists while being on pace to average a double-double for the eighth straight season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Officially active Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) will play Wednesday versus Atlanta.
Antetokounmpo will suit up for a third consecutive contest despite continuously being listed on the injury report due to management of tendinopathy in his right patella. He torched Atlanta for 36 points, 16 rebounds and eight assists when these teams last met in March.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game against Atlanta.
No surprise here, as this is the usual probable tag that Antetokounmpo carries. During Tuesday's win over the Pistons, the big man notched 28 points (10-11 FG, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block over 28 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Pops for 28 in Tuesday's win
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Antetokounmpo notched 28 points (10-11 FG, 8-12 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists and one block over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-107 win over the Pistons.
The 29-year-old forward failed to pull down double-digit boards for only the third time in 18 appearances this season, but Antetokounmpo did lead the Bucks in scoring on the night. He's delivered at least 20 points in all 18 of those games, averaging 32.7 points, 11.7 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 1.4 blocks while shooting 61.7 percent from the floor.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Will be available Tuesday
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Coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo (illness/knee) will be available for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available. The MVP candidate was spectacular in November, averaging 34.0 points, 12.1 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 0.6 steals in 35.4 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: At shootaround, should play Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (illness/knee) was present at the Bucks' morning shootaround and remains probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
The probable tag was already a good indication that Antetokounmpo is on track to play Tuesday, and his presence at shootaround adds further credence to the expectation that he'll be formally cleared prior to the game's 7 p.m. ET tipoff. Antetokounmpo has been on fire recently, averaging 38.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 9.0 assists in his last four outings while shooting 63 percent from the field.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (illness/knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Pistons.
Antetokounmpo didn't practice Monday due to a stomach illness, but the aliment isn't listed on the injury report, as the MVP candidate is probable due to right patella tendinopathy. He missed a win over the Heat last week but returned Saturday and posted 42 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in 38 minutes during a win over the Wizards.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dealing with illness
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Antetokounmpo missed Monday's practice due to a stomach illness, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Although Antetokounmpo is under the weather, coach Doc Rivers expects him to play Tuesday against Detroit. If Antetokounmpo doesn't travel with the team Monday afternoon, Rivers expects him to make the trip Tuesday morning.
Antetokounmpo logged 42 points (15-24 FG, 12-17 FT), 12 rebounds, 11 assists and one block across 38 minutes during Saturday's 124-114 victory over the Wizards.
Damian Lillard turned more than a few heads with his play Saturday, but Antetokounmpo stole the show with an impressive triple-double. Matching up against Alex Sarr and Jonas Valanciunas, Antetokounmpo feasted against a frontcourt that didn't have any answers for him. Antetokounmpo has two triple-doubles across his last five appearances, and the Bucks have gone 5-0 in that stretch.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available to face Washington
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Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is available for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Head coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo is good to go Saturday, meaning the star forward should handle his regular workload in what promises to be a favorable matchup for both the Bucks and Antetokounmpo himself. He returns from a one-game absence after not playing in the 106-103 win over the Heat on Tuesday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Saturday
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Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against the Wizards.
Antetokounmpo was able to practice Friday after missing Tuesday's win over Miami due to a left knee effusion. However, it seems as though the left knee effusion is no longer an issue, as the two-time MVP is once again listed with right patella tendinopathy. If things take a turn for the worse for the superstar forward, Bobby Portis and Andre Jackson will likely see an uptick in playing time Saturday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Practices Friday
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Coach Doc Rivers said Friday that Antetokounmpo (knee) was able to practice Friday ahead of Saturday's game versus the Wizards, Darius Joshua of CBS 58 News reports.
Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Tuesday's win over Miami due to a left knee effusion, though he is on track for a potential return to game action Saturday. The superstar has been a mainstay on the injury report due to a right adductor strain, a lingering left knee effusion, right patella tendinopathy and a left calf strain. However, Antetokounmpo has missed only two games, and in his last five outings, he averaged 30.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, 8.2 assists and 1.6 blocks across 34.0 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play against Miami
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Antetokounmpo (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus the Heat.
Antetokounmpo was initially deemed probable for Tuesday's contest due to a left calf strain but has now been downgraded to out due to a left knee effusion. Bobby Portis will likely receive increased playing time in the superstar forward's absence. Antetokounmpo's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Washington.
Antetokounmpo (knee/calf) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Heat, Jamal Collier of ESPN.com reports.
Antetokounmpo was previously listed as probable due to a minor calf strain, though he has been downgraded to questionable with a left knee effusion as well. If the two-time MVP is unable to suit up for the NBA Cup matchup, Bobby Portis will likely draw the start.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dealing with minor calf strain
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Antetokounmpo is probable for Tuesday's game against the Heat due to a left calf strain.
Antetokounmpo has been a regular on the injury report due to a lingering knee issue, but the calf strain is new. Regardless, the MVP candidate is still expected to suit up against Miami and should handle his usual usage. Over his last 10 appearances, Antetokounmpo has averaged 33.2 points, 11.7 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 2.0 blocks in 34.8 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Hits for team-high 32 in win
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Antetokounmpo closed Saturday's 125-119 win over Charlotte with a team-high 32 points (12-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 31 minutes.
While the Bucks have had a bumpy start to the season, Antetokounmpo has been his usual elite self. The 29-year-old forward has produced at least a double-double in 14 of his 16 appearances while scoring at least 30 points on 10 occasions. Antetokounmpo's 32.4 points per game would be a career high, and he's also averaging 11.9 boards, 6.4 assists and 1.4 blocks a contest while shooting 60.8 percent from the floor.
