Bucks star and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) has been listed as doubtful for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, writes Malika Andrews of ESPN.
Earlier in the day, coach Mike Budenholzer said Giannis “had a good day and is making good progress,” but acknowledged he wasn’t sure about Antetokounmpo’s status for Game 1. According to Duane Rankin of Arizona Republic, Budenholzer said that Antetokounmpo was able to do some on-court work.
The Bucks managed to hold on for the last two-and-a-half games of the Eastern Conference Finals following Antetokounmpo’s knee hyperextension, and they may need some more heroics from Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez if Antetokounmpo is unable to suit up for Game 1 against Phoenix.
The Suns hope to be at full health themselves following a positive COVID-19 test for Chris Paul and Devin Booker‘s broken nose earlier in the postseason.
Gonna need my boy Brook Lopez to have another 33 point night. Should’ve re-signed his brother Rolo too. They could’ve had the starting duo of Lopez brothers who would Kareem hook their way to a Larry Bryant trophy.
In all seriousness though, I’m still pissed at the knicks signing Rolo to a 4 year deal and dumping him to the bulls in year 2. They did him dirty.
Should we still have playoffs based on conference? Brooklyn lost game seven in overtime. Brooklyn is the second best team, could easily beat Phoenix
lol…
Suns are just like Toronto was 2 years ago. Let’s hope injuries don’t decide the champs again.
every team has to deal with injuries. Chris Paul had to sit out for 2 games with covid and book broke his nose so diminishing the suns achievement for that is dumb
Suns were done in 5 if AD doesn’t go down Rd 1
And the Rockets would’ve never won their championships if MJ wasn’t off playing baseball. What’s your point?
Also MJ never would’ve won his championships if Len Bias wouldn’t have died. Only thing that matters is what did happen. Not what might have happened if
The schedule would need to be balanced better than it is now. I have no doubt Brooklyn’s record would been worse with an extra helping of the Jazz, Clippers, Suns, etc.
That would only open the door for more excuses from the prima donnas in today’s NBA
Championships are for the best team. Brooklyn doesn’t qualify.
Playing games is how we measure “best team.” In reality, it’s hard to measure, Einstein
The one thing that is true in sports is that…
The best team doesn’t always win &…
The team that wins isn’t always the best!!!
Why stop there? Why even play the games? Let’s just “play” the games based on how strong teams are on paper.
No need for heroics, Bucks just need to keep their flow for maybe three (?) games. Giannis may not be full go even then. This may be a Kawhi situation, where the Bucks keep saying “doubtful” every game.
No more injuries! Be nice if they had Donte-di at least.
Looks like Gino’s absence is being hyperextended…hehe
Suns in 5.
I second this.
Even if Giannis plays hard to see him having his normal athleticism in tact
Giannis shouldn’t play at all. Get him healthy for next yr. Not worth it. Now Bucks have another excuse to lose. Seriously I don’t get or understand how Bucks coach is still coaching. Sorry coach