Antetokounmpo is probable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness.
Milwaukee's injury report is clean for the most part, and it sounds like Antetokounmpo will push through his illness Friday. We could get another update after Friday's morning shootaround. Antetokounmpo most recently put up 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists against the Celtics on Wednesday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Subpar efficiency in loss
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Antetokounmpo ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 loss to the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo notched his third straight double-double, but he was woefully inefficient for his standards, especially given he went 38-for-49 from the field over his previous two games. Milwaukee is still trying to figure out its rotations with Damian Lillard in town and Adrian Griffin running the show, and that has impacted Antetokounmpo's production at times. However, the two-time MVP is still putting up solid numbers overall, averaging 29.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.9 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Erupts for 42 points
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Antetokounmpo notched 42 points (20-23 FG, 2-6 FT), 13 rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 142-129 victory over the Wizards.
The Bucks have now reeled off four straight wins, and Antetokounmpo has been the driving force behind the team's success. He has scored at least 35 points in five of his last six games, and he has pulled down double-digit rebounds in five of those matchups as well. He's been red hot from the field during that six-game stretch, shooting 71.1 percent.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Drops 40 points in win
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Antetokounmpo finished with 40 points (18-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Antetokounmpo put on another dominant display Saturday, helping the Bucks to a come-from-behind victory. Despite dealing with an ongoing knee injury, Antetokounmpo has been able to rediscover his best form over the past two weeks. While missed games remain a concern, managers have to be thrilled with what Antetokounmpo has been able to deliver on a per-game basis.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available to face Dallas
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to face the Mavericks on Saturday.
Antetokounmpo was listed as probable for Saturday's game due to right knee injury management, but he was always expected to play, especially since he also featured Friday when he was close to posting a triple-double against the Hornets. Antetokounmpo should handle his usual workload with Khris Middleton (knee) out.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play against Dallas
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks despite right knee injury management.
Antetokounmpo missed Wednesday's game with a calf injury, but it appears the Bucks are monitoring his knee on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday. While the superstar forward is expected to suit up, it wouldn't be surprising for him to play less minutes than usual.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Teases triple-double in return
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Antetokounmpo finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 130-99 victory over Charlotte.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a minor calf issue, Antetokounmpo let Damian Lillard carry the scoring load Friday but still delivered a solid all-around performance that included a season high in assists. The perennial MVP candidate had produced three straight double-doubles with at least 35 points prior to his brief absence, and Antetokounmpo appears to be getting comfortable working with his new elite teammate.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday despite dealing with a right calf strain, which caused him to miss Wednesday's win over Toronto. The superstar forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Andre Jackson if he's ultimately upgraded to available.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable against Charlotte
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Antetokounmpo is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to management of his right calf injury. It doesn't appear that the superstar forward has suffered a serious injury, but the Bucks could be playing it cautiously on the first leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back. Andre Jackson could be due for another start if Antetokounmpo is ultimately ruled out.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable due to a right calf strain, but he's since been downgraded to out and will miss his first game of the season. The Bucks are expected to have Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard available, so they'll presumably have to pick up some of the offensive slack, while frontcourt options like MarJon Beauchamp, Andre Jackson and Bobby Portis are candidates for increased playing time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Listed probable for Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to right calf injury management.
Antetokounmpo dealt with an ankle injury earlier in the campaign, but he's now dealing with a minor calf issue. Regardless, he's yet to miss a game this season and has posted at least 35 points and 10 rebounds in four of his last five appearances, averaging 35.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.0 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another huge performance
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Antetokounmpo finished with 35 points (15-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and four steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 112-97 loss to the Magic.
Antetokounmpo has exploded for 89 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists on an astounding 72.3 percent shooting clip over Milwaukee's last two games. Both have been losses without Damian Lillard (calf), which has added to Antetokounmpo's usage. Lillard was a game-time decision Saturday but could play Monday against Chicago.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Surpasses 50 points in loss
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Antetokounmpo totaled 54 points (19-25 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 16-18 FT), 12 rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-124 loss to the Pacers.
Antetokounmpo dominated offensively in the losing effort, leading all players in the contest in scoring, rebounds, shots made and free throws made in his first 50-point outing of the 2023-24 season. He's the third player in NBA history to record at least 50 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort. Antetokounmpo has tallied at least 25 points and 10 rebounds in three games this season, posting 30 or more points in three of his eight outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play
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Antetokounmpo (ankle) will play Thursday against the Pacers.
As expected, Antetokounmpo will play through left ankle soreness. The Bucks are on a back-to-back, but the two-time MVP played just 22 minutes Wednesday after being ejected due to two technical fouls. He could take on more usage Thursday due to the absence of Damian Lillard (calf).
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Pacers due to left ankle soreness.
Antetokounmpo presumably tweaked his ankle Wednesday before receiving his second technical foul. The Bucks are likely just being cautious with their superstar forward, but he is expected to suit up against Indiana.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Ejected after second tech
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Antetokounmpo was ejected from Wednesday's game against Detroit after receiving his second technical foul, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo was assessed the final tech after staring down Isaiah Stewart following a dunk. He'll finish the contest with 15 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocks across 22 minutes. For the remainder of Wednesday's tilt, expect Bobby Portis, MarJon Beauchamp and Andre Jackson to receive more opportunities. Antetokounmpo should be back in action Thursday at Indiana.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dominant in win
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Antetokounmpo produced 36 points (15-27 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 35 minutes during Monday's 129-125 victory over the Nets.
While Antetokounmpo's overall fantasy line was through the roof, he also stepped up in the clutch for Milwaukee with two key blocks in the final minutes. While it's still very early in the season, the arrival of Damian Lillard has seen Antetokounmpo's production in points and assists drop a good bit. In six games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 26.0 points and 3.2 assists.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Slated to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (rest) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo sat out Thursday's practice for rest purposes, but his absence won't impact his availability for Friday's matchup. He's averaged 24.5 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 31.0 minutes per game over his first four appearances of the season.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Misses practice, should play Friday
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Antetokounmpo was absent from Thursday's practice for rest purposes but is expected to play in Friday's game versus the Knicks, Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Antetokounmpo has yet to miss a game this season, but the Bucks are playing it safe with their superstar forward. However, Antetokoumpo is expected to suit up Friday and be the focal point of Milwaukee's offense alongside Damian Lillard (personal).
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Quiet night in loss
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Antetokounmpo posted 16 points (5-11 FG, 6-9 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 130-111 loss to the Raptors.
The Bucks came out flat in their first road game of the season and never got on track, and Antetokounmpo posted his worst numbers on the young season as a result. The rest of the Milwaukee starting unit is still adjusting to the presence of Damian Lillard, and it's noticeable in Antetokounmpo's offensive performance -- through four games, his 24.5 points per game and 17.0 field-goal attempts per game would be his lowest marks since 2016-17.
