The Milwaukee Bucks are currently fighting for their playoff lives, trying to squeeze out a win in Game 4 after going down 3-0 against the Miami Heat.
And while they made things interesting in the first half, they’ll have to continue without their franchise star, Giannis Antetokounmpo, who re-injured his left ankle in the second quarter.
So Giannis shoots the free throws, leaves the court and heads to the Bucks locker room. Miami, 36-30.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 6, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and is out for the game, per team.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) September 6, 2020
https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1302703270482321408
Giannis was already questionable after injuring the same ankle in Game 3, so suffering another injury was the nail in the coffin for his availability.
Without Giannis, it is unlikely that the Bucks will be able to pull out the win (in this game and series), but their focus is on the future. With one year remaining on Giannis’ contract, the future of the Bucks remains in question.
Putting together a solid run next year will be key in their bid to keep him.
