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Giannis Antetokounmpo to Sit Greece–Cyprus EuroBasket Game After 31-Point Opener

Greece is giving him a planned rest to manage his workload during a compressed group schedule.

Overview

  • The Greek Basketball Federation confirmed Antetokounmpo will not play against Cyprus today as a scheduled rest day, with no injury involved.
  • Head coach Vassilis Spanoulis is managing minutes across five group games in eight days, with Greece set to face Georgia next.
  • Antetokounmpo opened EuroBasket 2025 with 31 points and 7 rebounds in a 75–66 win over Italy in Limassol.
  • Today’s game in Limassol is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. ET and is available to stream on FIBA’s Courtside 1891 via DAZN.
  • His August exhibitions were limited while insurance and Milwaukee Bucks clearance were finalized, and Bucks coach Doc Rivers watched the opener courtside.