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Giannis Antetokounmpo Exits Bucks–Cavaliers Game With Left Groin Strain

Team officials plan further evaluation to determine his status following the first-half groin strain.

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 15: Deandre Ayton #5 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on November 15, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena.

Overview

  • The Bucks ruled Antetokounmpo out at halftime after he suffered a left groin strain late in the second quarter.
  • He appeared to be hurt after contact with Jarrett Allen on a drive, grabbed his groin, and walked to the locker room under his own power.
  • Antetokounmpo posted 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 13 minutes before exiting, and Jericho Sims started the second half in his place.
  • Milwaukee is expected to lean on Kyle Kuzma and Bobby Portis for frontcourt minutes while the team awaits imaging and a timetable.
  • The setback came on a night he was listed probable with left knee patellar tendinopathy, with both teams already short-handed (Bucks: Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince; Cavs: Darius Garland, Max Strus).