Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo upgraded to questionable for Game 1 vs Suns
Milwaukee has upgraded Giannis Antetokounmpo from doubtful to questionable on their latest injury report, meaning there's a chance Bucks fans could see their star take the floor for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from doubtful to questionable on this afternoon’s injury report.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) July 6, 2021
Reporting with @Malika_Andrews: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued around-the-clock treatment on his left knee with hopes of becoming cleared to play Game 1 of the Finals vs. Phoenix tonight. There’s expected to be a game-time decision on his availability.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2021
Antetokounmpo hasn't played since he hyperextended his left knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. There were fears that there was structural damage to his knee, which would mean a long absence from the playoffs (and from basketball in general), so the hyperextension news was a relief — especially since it meant that he could be back sooner rather than later.
According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews, Antetokounmpo has been receiving around-the-clock treatment on his knee. Whether or not he'll play will be a game-time decision.
Reporting with @Malika_Andrews: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued around-the-clock treatment on his left knee with hopes of becoming cleared to play Game 1 of the Finals vs. Phoenix tonight. There’s expected to be a game-time decision on his availability.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2021
The Bucks beat the Hawks without Antetokounmpo, but they'll want as much firepower as possible against the Phoenix Suns, who have pretty much demolished their competition for most of the playoffs. Phoenix is a -5.5 favorite to win Game 1, according to BetMGM.
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