ESPN Sources: The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for the start of their opening round series against the Indiana Pacers, but are hopeful treatment on his left calf strain will allow him to return sometime later in the series.
by horseshoeoverlook
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They’re a first round exit.
This series with Indiana is going to be very interesting. If they don’t split 1-1 the first two it’s gonna be tough. Because even when he comes back there is no guarantee he’s going to look great. Injuries suck.
If it’s bad enough to keep him out a game or two, even when he plays he won’t be anywhere near 100% athletically. Brutal timing for them and pacers were a tough matchup for bucks even with a healthy lineup. I have to think Indy wins the series at this point.
Idk everyones thinking pacers winning is a foregone conclusion at this point but bucks can absolutely still win this series, esp since doc seems to do better with worse rosters. Hoping im wrong tho
Vintage Dame sighting.
Milwaukee is about to get the FULL Glen Rivers Round 1 playoff experience… and I can’t wait!!
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What happened to KD could happen to him if he force himself to play
I don’t even think he’s that bad but if the Bucks lose this series, Doc is never beating the allegations
Ben Simmons is loading up
Firing your coach and going thru that mid season turmoil is well worth it for a first round exit.
The Bucks are such a good example of what winning a chip will do for you. In the Giannis era they’ve been knocked out in the first round 3 times, once as the first seeded favorite. Twice in the semis, once as a favorite. Once in the ECF, as a favorite and a 2-0 lead.
Even their championship run was inches away from being ended by a KD three and an unhealthy Nets team. But ultimately none of it matters because they won when they got their shot.
Celts really just need to get over the hump and the narrative could so easily switch and they can get the props they deserve.
In all seriousness they need to bring him back with caution. IIRC Durant had a similar injury in 2019 and ended up rupturing his Achilles in the Finals. For Gianni’s’ long term health I hope the Bucks make the right choice
Pacers have Hali and Siakim that is enough to get up on the bucks if Giannis is out the first three games, even being up 2-1 would be hard for the bucks to come back from
Even if he comes back, they are going to make him RUN.
That cant end well.
LMFAOOOO.