Overview
- Antetokounmpo exited late in the first half at Cleveland after a missed layup and was ruled out at halftime with a left groin strain.
- ESPN reported imaging showed a low-grade strain, and Rivers said on Bucks+ he expects “probably two weeks” out.
- Milwaukee fell 118-106 to the Cavaliers, shooting 38.6% after halftime and getting outscored 59-49 without him.
- The 30-year-old has opened the season at an MVP pace, averaging about 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists.
- The Bucks are 8-7 and dealing with other injuries, with Philadelphia up next on Thursday as rotations adjust in his absence.