Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ surprising loss to the Miami Warmth in Sport 1 on Sunday, the crew offered an optimistic replace on the standing of injured star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who exited after a scary fall to the court docket within the first half.
Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer introduced that X-rays on Antetokounmpo’s again got here again “clear,” although his standing for Sport 2 continues to be unsure.Â
Antetokounmpo suffered the harm late within the first quarter. Driving from the highest of the important thing, Antetokounmpo attacked the rim, colliding with the Warmth’s Kevin Love, earlier than touchdown with a thud again first on the hardwood.Â
He lay immobile for a couple of seconds face down, favoring his again, earlier than being picked up off the ground by his teammates.Â
The 2-time MVP missed 19 video games this season, however the Bucks fared properly sufficient with out him. Milwaukee went 11-8 with out Antetokounmpo within the lineup, with two of these losses coming within the remaining two video games of the season when the Bucks already had the No. 1 seed within the Jap Convention sewn up.Â
Sadly for the Bucks, after Giannis left the sport, the Warmth took over, finally taking Sport 1, 130-117.Â
Milwaukee had no reply for Jimmy Butler, who dominated a lot of the sport. Butler completed with a game-high 35 factors, including 11 assists and 5 rebounds within the victory. In the meantime, heart Bam Adebayo got here a rebound in need of a double-double, posting 22 factors and 9 boards.Â
For the Bucks, with out Antetokounmpo, that they had hassle discovering an offensive rhythm. Kris Middleton led the best way scoring 33 factors with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.Â
The No. 8 seeded Warmth take a surprising 1-0 lead within the best-of-seven sequence. Miami will look to proceed their profitable methods in Sport 2 on Wednesday, which ideas off in Milwaukee at 9 p.m. EST.
