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Bucks Say Antetokounmpo Is Questionable for Celtics Game as He Seeks to Return From Calf Strain
Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed 15 games due to a calf strain and is listed questionable as the Bucks aim to secure a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
- The Bucks listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable for Monday’s game with Boston, pending a pregame workout, according to the injury report.
- After straining his right calf on Jan. 23, Antetokounmpo has missed a career-high 29 games, including a three-week absence in December.
- Despite an 8-2 stretch from Feb. 3-25 without him, the team lost their last two games by 52 points, including a 120-97 loss at Chicago, with a 33-8 fourth quarter.
- With the Bucks chasing a play-in spot, Antetokounmpo's return on a minutes restriction could impact the matchup against the Celtics, who are playing their fifth game in seven nights.
- Antetokounmpo averages 28 points, 10 rebounds, 5.6 assists and was selected to his 10th straight All-Star Game, despite injury.
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Bucks Tease Giannis Antetokounmpo Return As Doc Rivers Says Star Is “close”
The Milwaukee Bucks are trying to live life without Giannis Antetokounmpo. The former MVP has missed more than a month with a calf injury, and the team raised eyebrows when it chose to hold him out through the All Star break last month. The Bucks sparked fresh buzz when they posted workout photos of Antetokounmpo on X, formerly known as Twitter, and added the caption, “Another day closer.” The message quickly fueled speculation that his return c…
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