Giannis Antetokounmpo to Miss Game 1 of Playoffs
Bucks Coach Announces Forward's Absence
Antetokounmpo's Injury to Delay Playoff Debut
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers announced that Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in Game 1 of the team's first-round playoff series against the Orlando Magic. The Bucks forward has been struggling with an undisclosed injury and has been unable to practice fully in recent days. Rivers said that he is hopeful Antetokounmpo will be able to return for Game 2 on Tuesday.
Antetokounmpo, who is averaging 28.1 points, 12.6 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game this season, is a key part of the Bucks' offense. His absence in Game 1 will be a blow to Milwaukee's chances of winning the game and taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
The Bucks will likely turn to forward Khris Middleton to lead the team in Antetokounmpo's absence. Middleton is averaging 20.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game this season. He has also been playing well in the playoffs, averaging 26.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.3 assists per game in the Bucks' two playoff games.
The Bucks will be facing a tough opponent in the Magic, who finished the regular season with a 42-40 record. Orlando has a number of talented players, including Nikola Vucevic, Evan Fournier, and Aaron Gordon. The Magic will be looking to steal a win in Game 1 and take an early lead in the series.
تعليقات