Giannis Antetokounmpo left Recreation 1 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ first spherical sequence with the Miami Warmth within the first quarter after falling on his again. Antetokounmpo was attacking the rim on the play when Miami’s Kevin Love slid over and tried to take a cost on him. Antetokounmpo went again to the locker room, acquired his again wrapped, then re-entered the sport within the second quarter for a couple of minute earlier than being pulled.
The Bucks dominated him out for Recreation 1 with a decrease again contusion, and the Warmth took a double-digit lead into halftime. The Warmth beat the Bucks in Recreation 1, 130-117, to take the primary sport of the sequence. Right here’s the play Antetokounmpo was injured on:
Right here’s the official report that Giannis is out for the remainder of Recreation 1:
Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo is OUT for the remainder of the sport with a decrease again contusion
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) April 16, 2023
Antetokounmpo was injured on a really comparable play to at least one that induced Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to exit Recreation 1 of his staff’s first spherical sequence vs. the Lakers on Sunday. Morant’s standing is in jeopardy for Recreation 2 after injuring his wrist on a play when Anthony Davis slid in late to attract a cost. He reportedly couldn’t even do easy duties together with his wrist after the sport despite the fact that the preliminary X-rays have been unfavourable. The Lakers went on to win Recreation 1 with Morant out.
The Bucks are the favourite getting into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, however they clearly want Antetokounmpo wholesome.
We’ll replace this story because it develops.
