Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a non-contact leg injury in the second half of his team’s victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. The injury occurred when he was jogging up the floor after inbounding the ball and suddenly fell to the court, grabbing his left calf in pain. Details of Antetokounmpo’s injury are still unknown, but he is scheduled to undergo further testing, including an MRI. The 29-year-old had 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists before the injury occurred and is a key player for the Bucks, averaging 30.7 points per game this season.
The injury to Antetokounmpo comes at a crucial time for the Bucks, with the postseason looming. If he is sidelined for an extended period, it could impact the team’s playoff aspirations. Despite holding the second seed in the Eastern Conference, the Bucks will need their star player healthy to have a chance at advancing in the playoffs and avoiding an early exit for the second consecutive year.
Despite his absence,
