Just In: Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo injury news vs. Blazers

admin | November 26, 2023 | Other Clubs | No Comments

Giannis Antetokounmpo is suffering with a non-covid sickness, but he will almost certainly play for the Bucks against the Blazers.

Unsurprisingly, the Milwaukee Bucks have gotten off to a fast start in the 2023-24 season, racing out to an 11-5 record through their first 16 games. Of course, superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been instrumental in the team’s success, and he is expected to give them a chance to win every time he steps on the court. However, his availability for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers is in doubt.

Antetokounmpo’s averages have remained consistent despite his new combo with Damian Lillard (29.7 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 4.5 APG, 59.9 FG%). However, Giannis appears to have caught a disease of some kind, as he’s been struggling with a non-covid ailment recently. Fortunately, it does not appear like it will keep him off the court, as he is listed as probable to play against the Blazers.

Giannis Antetokounmpo hoping to lead Bucks past the Blazers

The Bucks should be able to win the Blazers sans Antetokounmpo, but this will be a pivotal game for the franchise given how Portland dealt Lillard to Milwaukee this offseason. Given the newfound connection between these two clubs, it’s reasonable to expect some added stakes in this early-season clash.

The good news is that it appears Antetokounmpo will play in this game, which is especially significant given that Khris Middleton is still out with an Achilles injury. When it comes to injuries and status updates in the NBA, you can never say never, but given how likely he is to play, Antetokounmpo should be anticipated to play.