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BREAKING: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Injury Status In Celtics-Bucks Game

Giannis Antetokounmpo went to the locker room during Tuesday's game.

Ben Stinar

Mar 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks
Mar 8, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) walks / Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports
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UPDATE: Giannis Antetokounmpo will not return.

On Tuesday evening, the Milwaukee Bucks are playing the Boston Celtics (at home) in Wisconsin.

During the second half, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo went to the locker room with an injury.

With the NBA playoffs so close, his status will be extremely noteworthy.

In 29 minutes of playing time, Antetokounmpo has 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 7/11 from the field in 29 minutes of playing time.

Via ClutchPoints: "Giannis Antetokounmpo limped to the Bucks locker room after suffering a non-contact injury to his calf."

Antetokounmpo came into the evening with incredible averages of 30.7 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per contest while shooting 61.1% from the field and 27.4% from the three-point range in 72 games.

The Bucks are the second seed in the Eastern Conference with a 47-31 record in 78 games.

They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a four-game losing streak.

Following their matchup with Boston, the Bucks will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host the Orlando Magic.

At home, they are 29-11 in 40 games.

As for the Celtics, they are the best team in the NBA with a 62-16 record in 78 games.

They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a five-game winning streak.

Following the Bucks, the Celtics will host the New York Knicks on Thursday evening in Boston.

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.

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