The Milwaukee Bucks have been experiencing ups and downs in recent games. With six wins in their last ten matchups, the team currently holds a 38-29 record. Despite their struggles, Giannis Antetokounmpo has remained a key force, consistently giving his all for the Bucks.
The team is set to face the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, but Antetokounmpo has been listed on the latest injury report with right patella tendinopathy. This is not a new development, as he has appeared on recent injury reports as probable. Nevertheless, he ultimately took the court.
In the last ten games, he has suited up for every contest, scoring over 20 points in nine of them. This season, he has played 55 games and is averaging 30.4 points, 12.1 rebounds, and 6.0 assists.
Bucks injury report for Tuesday vs. the Warriors:
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Out:
Bobby Portis Jr. (League Suspension)
Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)
Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Right Patella Tendinopathy)
Damian Lillard (Right Groin Soreness)
Gary Trent Jr. (Left Patella Tendinopathy)
However, the Bucks’ injury report for Tuesday’s game includes some key absences. Bobby Portis Jr. will be out due to a league suspension, while Jericho Sims is sidelined with a right thumb UCL sprain. Damian Lillard is listed as probable with right groin soreness, and Gary Trent Jr. is also probable with left patella tendinopathy.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Calls For Better Ball Movement After Loss To Thunder
The Bucks struggled in their 121-105 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday, and Giannis Antetokounmpo did not hold back when addressing the team’s issues. After the game, the Bucks star shared the importance of ball movement, believing that their stagnant offense played a major role in the defeat.
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“We didn’t move the ball, especially when the other team is so over-committed you gotta move the ball. Early. And the guy that receives the ball on the wing or the weak side gotta be aggressive, because if you don’t they gonna load the other way,” Giannis said.
Despite the loss, Antetokounmpo delivered a strong individual performance, finishing with a triple-double. He recorded 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists. Damian Lillard added 19 points. But no other Bucks star stepped up to make a significant impact against Oklahoma City’s defense.
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