Bucks Get Unfortunate Giannis Antetokounmpo Update Before Nuggets Game
The Nuggets currently sit as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a record of 45-28.
The race for the No. 3 seed is a tight one, as the Memphis Grizzlies sit just a half-game behind Denver. The Los Angeles Lakers are within striking distance as well at 43-28.
Feb 27, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) grabs a rebound against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum.© Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Bucks make Giannis Antetokounmpo announcement
Things didn't improve, as senior NBA insider Chris Haynes revealed the Bucks would be even more shorthanded in their matchup against Denver.
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"Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (foot sprain) is out tonight vs the Denver Nuggets," Haynes reported on X.com.
Between the Antetokounmpo news and the Lillard news, this will severely hamper the Bucks.
It couldn't come at a worse time, as the Bucks sit at 40-31 as the No. 5 seed. With both of their superstars out and currently tied with the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference standings, they could be in danger of falling to the No. 6 seed.
Even before the injury to their superstars, the Bucks were just 4-6 over their last 10 games.
While the Bucks have struggled on the road this season (16-19), this had all the makings of an in-season classic.
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The Nuggets also hoped this could be a get-right spot after a 129-119 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
The matchup of Antetokounmpo versus Nikola Jokic would've been a match perfect for television, as the two have combined for five of the last six Most Valuable Player Awards.
Instead, this matchup will likely lack both teams' headliners, as Jokic is listed as "doubtful" for Wednesday.
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