MILWAUKEE (AP) — Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Game 2 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ Eastern Conference first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night because of a lingering left calf strain.
The two-time MVP also missed Game 1 and the Bucks’ last three regular-season games.
“(He) shot today, was on the floor a bunch,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said during his pregame media session. “He’s getting closer.”
Game 3 is Friday at Indianapolis.
Antetokounmpo was struggling to run up the court in the third quarter of an April 9 victory over the Boston Celtics when he grabbed his left calf and took a seat on the floor before eventually heading to the locker room. An MRI revealed the muscle strain.
Antetokounmpo hasn’t played since.
The Bucks have gone 6-5 in the games Antetokounmpo has missed this season, including a 109-94 Game 1 victory over the Pacers on Sunday night. Damian Lillard picked up the slack by scoring 35 points, all in the first half.
Revealed: Parliamentary aide, 29, and an ex
Disciplinary inspector expelled from CPC, public office
CPC leadership reviews guidelines on policies supporting construction of Xiong'an
U.S. democracy summit a show of its arrogance: African expert
Moment Israel wipes out top Hezbollah commander in precision airstrike on his car in Lebanon
Josh Bell homers, Max Meyer fans career
Xi extends congratulations to National University of Defense Technology on 70th anniversary
Infographic: Xizang witnesses astounding development 72 years after peaceful liberation
Original Karma singer Brit Smith says JoJo Siwa 'has done nothing wrong' after re
People mourn for victims killed in Moscow terrorist attack in St. Petersburg
Man sentenced to 6 years in prison for attacking police with pole at Capitol
Palestinian death toll in Gaza Strip rises to 32,623: ministry