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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sidelined by Groin Strain, Likely Out About Two Weeks

Further testing will determine his availability as Milwaukee navigates a thinned rotation.

Overview

  • Antetokounmpo exited with a left groin strain late in the second quarter of Monday’s 118–106 loss to the Cavaliers and did not return.
  • Coach Doc Rivers said on Bucks+ Audio the injury is not considered severe and that Antetokounmpo will probably miss about two weeks as the staff monitors his progress.
  • ESPN reporting, citing sources, described the strain as low-grade with a 1–2 week timeline, pending how he responds to treatment.
  • He was listed as probable pregame with left patellar tendinopathy and had 14 points, five rebounds and four assists in roughly 13 minutes before departing.
  • Milwaukee is already without Taurean Prince (cervical herniated disc) and Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle and recent knee meniscus surgery), and upcoming home games against the 76ers and Pistons could be affected by Antetokounmpo’s status.