Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ stunning loss to the Miami Heat in Game 1 on Sunday, the group offered an optimistic update 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 Game 2 continues to be unsure.
Antetokounmpo suffered the injury late within the first quarter. Driving from the highest of the important thing, Antetokounmpo attacked the rim, colliding with the Heat’s Kevin Love, earlier than touchdown with a thud again first on the hardwood.
He lay immobile for just a few seconds face down, favoring his again, earlier than being picked up off the ground by his teammates.
The two-time MVP missed 19 video games this season, however the Bucks fared nicely sufficient with out him. Milwaukee went 11-8 with out Antetokounmpo within the lineup, with two of these losses coming within the last two video games of the season when the Bucks already had the No. 1 seed within the Eastern Conference sewn up.
Unfortunately for the Bucks, after Giannis left the sport, the Heat took over, in the end taking Game 1, 130-117.
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. Meanwhile, heart Bam Adebayo got here a rebound wanting a double-double, posting 22 factors and 9 boards.
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.
The No. 8 seeded Heat take a shocking 1-0 lead within the best-of-seven collection. Miami will look to proceed their successful methods in Game 2 on Wednesday, which suggestions off in Milwaukee at 9 p.m. EST.
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