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Giannis Antetokounmpo Exits With Groin Strain as Cavaliers Beat Bucks

Milwaukee has scheduled an MRI for Tuesday to assess the severity of the All-Star’s left groin strain.

Nov 17, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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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)

Overview

  • The Bucks ruled Antetokounmpo out at halftime with a left groin strain after he fell on a drive late in the first half and went to the locker room.
  • Coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI on Tuesday and that the team will not know more until the results are in.
  • Cleveland defeated Milwaukee 118-106 behind Donovan Mitchell’s 37 points, handing the Bucks their third loss in four games.
  • Antetokounmpo logged 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in 13 minutes before exiting, and Jericho Sims started the second half in his place.
  • He had been managing left-knee patellar tendinopathy this season and entered the night averaging about 32.6 points, 11.3 rebounds and 7.1 assists.