NBA: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss playoff clash against Atlanta Hawks after injuring knee-Sports News , Firstpost
Antetokounmpo, who suffered a hyperextended left knee during the Bucks defeat to Atlanta on Tuesday, had initially been listed as doubtful for game five in Milwaukee.
062921 Atlanta: — GIANNIS INJURED –Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo hyperextends his left knee on this play hitting the floor with Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela after rising to challenge a slam by Capela on a lob pass by Lou Williams with 7:14 left in the third quarter of game 4 in the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / [email protected]”
Los Angeles: Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of Thursday’s crucial NBA playoff clash with the Atlanta Hawks, the team confirmed in a statement.
Antetokounmpo, who suffered a hyperextended left knee during the Bucks defeat to Atlanta on Tuesday, had initially been listed as doubtful for game five in Milwaukee.
However, the Bucks confirmed on Thursday the 26-year-old Greek player would now miss the game, where the Bucks will be aiming to regain the initiative in the best-of-seven series, which is level at 2-2.
Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player Antetokounmpo underwent an MRI and physical examination on Wednesday.
US reports have said the scan found no evidence of structural damage in Antetokounmpo’s knee, which twisted as he landed awkwardly during a defensive play on Tuesday.
The winner of the Eastern Conference finals series will face the Phoenix Suns in the NBA finals which start next week.
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