Giannis Antetokounmpo avoided a major Achilles injury

On Tuesday night, the Bucks were at home for a matchup vs. the Celtics. Milwaukee jumped out to an early lead and Boston was never able to recover. In the end, the Bucks got the 48-31 win. A much-needed one at this point in the season. Milwaukee has three games left in the regular season and is fighting to keep second place in the East. 

Additionally, Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went down in the third quarter last night vs. the Celtics. It was a non-contact injury for the 29-year-old. That is never a good sign when the entire Bucks organization is collectively holding their breath. Luckily, NBA insider Shams Charania reported this morning that Antetokounmpo avoided a major injury to his Achilles. Will the eight-time all-star return for Milwaukee before the end of the regular season?

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo be 100 % when he returns from injury for the Bucks?

Calves are undeniably tricky and these type of strains have timetable of at least one-to-two weeks. But rehab will determine a length of time for the two-time NBA MVP. https://t.co/W7shlVblgK

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 10, 2024

In 2023-24, Giannis Antetokounmpo has played in 73 of Milwaukee’s 79 games this season. The one-time Defensive Player of the Year is having a historic season with the Bucks. Antetokounmpo is averaging (30.4) points and (11.5) rebounds per game on (.611) percent shooting from the field. Only a handful of players in NBA history have done that including Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Karl Malone, and Joel Embiid. This will be the second straight season Giannis is averaging 30+ points and 10+ rebounds while shooting at least 60 percent from the field.

Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly their best player and Milwaukee was fortunate to not lose the big man long-term. In the third quarter vs. Boston, Giannis went down with a non-contact Achilles injury. The all-star PF was grimacing in pain and had to be helped off the court. He did not return to the…

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Author : Zach Wolpin

Publish date : 2024-04-10 12:44:10

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