Bucks Injury Report: Milwaukee Starter Exits Raptors Game After Fall
Giannis Antetokounmpo Leaves Game with Knee Injury
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the team's game against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night after suffering a right knee injury. Antetokounmpo went down with 6:32 remaining in the second quarter after colliding with Raptors forward OG Anunoby. He immediately grabbed his knee and limped off the court.
The Bucks announced that Antetokounmpo would not return to the game. The severity of his injury is still being evaluated.
Antetokounmpo's Injury a Big Blow to Bucks
Antetokounmpo is the Bucks' leading scorer and rebounder, and his absence would be a major blow to the team. The Bucks are currently in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, and they are battling for home-court advantage in the playoffs.
If Antetokounmpo is unable to play, the Bucks will likely turn to Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday to fill the void. Middleton is the team's second-leading scorer, and Holiday is the team's starting point guard.
Bucks Still Have Depth to Compete
Despite Antetokounmpo's injury, the Bucks still have a deep roster. Bobby Portis, Serge Ibaka, and Grayson Allen have all played well this season, and they should be able to help the team stay competitive.
The Bucks will need to find a way to replace Antetokounmpo's production, but they have the depth to do it. The team will be hoping for good news on Antetokounmpo's injury, but they will be prepared to play without him if necessary.