Giannis Antetokounmpo left Game 1 of the Milwaukee Bucks’ first spherical sequence with the Miami Heat 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, received 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 Game 1 with a decrease again contusion, and the Heat took a double-digit lead into halftime. The Heat beat the Bucks in Game 1, 130-117, to take the primary recreation of the sequence. Here’s the play Antetokounmpo was injured on:
Here’s the official report that Giannis is out for the remainder of Game 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 related play to 1 that prompted Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to exit Game 1 of his group’s first spherical sequence vs. the Lakers on Sunday. Morant’s standing is in jeopardy for Game 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 along with his wrist after the sport though the preliminary X-rays have been destructive. The Lakers went on to win Game 1 with Morant out.
The Bucks are the favourite getting into the 2023 NBA Playoffs, however they clearly want Antetokounmpo wholesome.
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