The latest Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update brings fresh optimism for Milwaukee as they prepare for the Bucks vs Knicks NBA Cup showdown at Madison Square Garden on Friday. The Bucks upgraded the two-time MVP to questionable after he missed four straight games with a left abductor strain.
Milwaukee has felt his absence deeply. The team has dropped four consecutive games without him and now sits 11th in the Eastern Conference with an 8-11 record. Their current six-game losing streak highlights how urgently they need their leader back on the floor.
A decision on Antetokounmpo’s return will come shortly before tip-off. Coach Doc Rivers addressed the situation after Milwaukee’s 106-103 loss to the Miami Heat, offering a strong hint that Giannis is very close to returning.
“No. I was not in favor (of him playing),” Rivers said, as quoted by Eric Nehm. “I was very happy we decided what we decided. I was very uncomfortable with it. He really wanted to push and that’s who Giannis is. I was very happy with our medical team today. They decided at the end of the day, let’s wait.”
Milwaukee will still miss several players. Alex Antetokounmpo remains with the G League team, Kevin Porter Jr. continues recovering from a right meniscus injury, and Taurean Prince remains out after recent neck surgery.
How Fans Can Watch Bucks vs Knicks NBA Cup Game
The Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks NBA Cup matchup will begin at 7:30 p.m. EST (4:30 p.m. PT) on Friday at Madison Square Garden.
Viewers can stream or watch the game on:
- Amazon Prime Video
- NBA League Pass
- Fubo
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