Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be out one to two weeks. He hurt a groin strain during an N.B.A. The freak injury happened in the second quarter with a little over three minutes left as Antetokounmpo was playing defense. As he reached all-sparkle-emoji-knee, he telegraphed a foul as he hobbled up the court, then walked directly to the Bucks’ locker room.
The accident occurred during an especially critical deep stretch of the game, which threw up an instant red flag both with the team and with supporters at home. Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, has been crucial to the Bucks’ success this season, and his absence will undoubtedly impact the team’s performance in the coming weeks.
After the game, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers had some comments on the situation. He termed that injury “good news” in a recent interview with Bucks+. His comments suggested that the injury was more serious in nature. Even with the bad news, he said he felt some measure of relief.
Ultimately, the most important factor in deciding how quickly Antetokounmpo gets back on the court will be his body’s ability to heal. It goes without saying that the Bucks will be monitoring his path back intensely. They desire to keep their place in league table ahead of their star player’s absence.
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