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Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves With Left Groin Strain as Cavaliers Defeat Bucks 118-106

Milwaukee scheduled an MRI for Tuesday to determine the severity of the injury.

Overview

  • Antetokounmpo exited with 3:03 left in the second quarter after a drive into contact with Jarrett Allen and was ruled out at halftime with a left groin strain.
  • He logged 14 points and five rebounds in 13 minutes before departing, having entered the game listed as probable with left knee patellar tendinopathy.
  • Head coach Doc Rivers said the team expects clarity after further evaluation, noting, "We won't know anything until tomorrow."
  • Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 37 points, and the Cavaliers pulled away late to secure the 118-106 win.
  • Jericho Sims opened the second half in Antetokounmpo’s place as Milwaukee adjusted its rotation, and Cleveland extended its winning streak over the Bucks to seven straight.