Kofi Inkoom
According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is a “ real doubt “ about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s availability for Game 1 of the playoffs against the Indiana Pacers this Sunday.
Antetokounmpo was sidelined for the last three games of the regular season due to a strained left calf, and initial estimates suggested he could be out for 1 to 2 weeks.
The star player for Milwaukee will undergo daily treatment, with updates expected throughout the week.
Despite facing some ups and downs during the season, Antetokounmpo’s stellar performance, averaging 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while shooting an impressive 61.1 percent from the field, has been pivotal for the team.
While the Bucks have other capable scorers like Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton, Antetokounmpo’s unique skill set as a matchup nightmare is crucial for their championship aspirations.
If Antetokounmpo is unable to play, it’s likely that coach Doc Rivers will rely more on Bobby Portis and Jae Crowder to fill the gap.