Bucks preparing to be without 2-time MVP Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are preparing to be without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo for the beginning of their Eastern Conference 1^st-round matchup vs. the Indiana Pacers, but believe that the 2-time MVP will be ready to help his team later in the series.

The Greek basketballer has been undergoing treatment on the calf.

The 3^rd-seeded Milwaukee begins the matchup vs. the 6th-seeded Indiana at the end of the weekend at home. Indiana defeated Milwaukee in 4 of 5 regular-campaign matches.

Giannis didn’t play in the final 3 regular-campaign matches of the Bucks after sustaining his injury vs. the Celtics 7 days ago. He finished the regular campaign averaging over 30 points on a career-best 61% shooting with almost 12 boards and 7 assists per match. Antetokounmpo is the 1^st basketballer in National Basketball Association history to average 30 points per match with his percent of shooting.

Giannis Antetokounmpo 2023-24:

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▪️ 30.4 PPG
▪️ 11.5 RPG
▪️ 6.5 APG
▪️ 1.2 SPG
▪️ 1.1 BPG
▪️ 61.1% FG ‼️

— Highest FG% in a 25+ PPG season
— Only 30+ PPG Season ever on 60+ FG% pic.twitter.com/IvySw630lf

— Hoop Muse (@HoopMuse) April 16, 2024