Medical Update On Giannis Antetokounmpo

By Milwaukee Bucks - Jun 30th, 2021 03:57 pm

MILWAUKEE (June 30, 2021) – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a hyperextended left knee and will be listed as doubtful for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals tomorrow night at Fiserv Forum. The injury occurred in the third period of the Bucks’ Game 4 loss at Atlanta last night.

Antetokounmpo, 26, underwent an MRI and subsequent examination today by team physician Dr. Carole Vetter of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. The MRI confirmed the earlier diagnosis. Further updates will be provided as appropriate.

In 15 playoff games (all starts), Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.2 points (10^th in NBA playoffs), 12.7 rebounds (1^st in NBA playoffs) and 5.2 assists (16^th in NBA playoffs) in 37.4 minutes per game.

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People: Giannis Antetokounmpo

Organizations: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Bucks

Buildings: Fiserv Forum

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