Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Playing Tonight Against The Indiana Pacers? Latest Injury Update On Bucks Superstar

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The Milwaukee Bucks, who hold the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference, are set to take on the fifth-seeded Indiana Pacers on Tuesday. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared on the team’s latest injury report ahead of the game.

Giannis is listed as probable due to a left calf strain. This is the same injury that previously sidelined him for six games before the All-Star break.

Since recovering from the injury, Antetokounmpo has maintained his dominant form. This season, he is averaging 30.9 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.

The Bucks’ official injury report for their game against the Pacers lists multiple players with varying statuses. Andre Livingston is ruled out due to a non-COVID illness, while Bobby Portis Jr. remains unavailable due to a league suspension.

Pat Connaughton and Larry Nance Jr. are both questionable, dealing with a left calf strain and a left ankle sprain, respectively. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard is listed as probable with right groin soreness.

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The Bucks suffered a heartbreaking 111-109 loss to the Orlando Magic as Damian Lillard missed a potential game-winning shot at the buzzer. Following the defeat, Giannis Antetokounmpo weighed in on the final possession and expressed confidence in his teammate despite the outcome.

“In a situation like that also, I think I’m capable of taking the ball at the elbow if they play one-on-one and trying to take the shot myself if they don’t make something happen. But it’s one or the other. I’m cool with one of the best closers in the game taking that shot. We all have to live with it,” Giannis said.

Giannis finished the game with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and four assists. With his scoring output, he climbed to No. 50 on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. The Bucks star surpassed Tom Chambers, who had 20,049 career points.