Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Exits Game 6 With Knee Injury
Antetokounmpo left the game in the third quarter after suffering a hyperextended left knee.
The Bucks have not yet released an official update on Antetokounmpo's status.
< p> Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo exited Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Boston Celtics on Friday night with a left knee injury. Antetokounmpo suffered the injury in the third quarter after colliding with Celtics center Robert Williams III. He immediately grabbed his knee and limped off the court. The Bucks have not yet released an official update on Antetokounmpo's status, but he is expected to undergo an MRI on Saturday.Antetokounmpo is averaging 33.2 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game in the playoffs. He is the Bucks' leading scorer and rebounder, and he is one of the most dominant players in the NBA. If Antetokounmpo is unable to play in Game 7, it would be a major blow to the Bucks' chances of winning the series.
The Bucks are already trailing the Celtics 3-2 in the series. Game 7 is scheduled for Sunday night in Boston.
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