Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Antetokounmpo has been a mainstay on the injury report throughout the season due to right patella tendinopathy, though he'll suit up Friday. The MVP candidate has not missed a matchup in January, during which he has averaged 28.7 points, 12.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 59.0 percent from the field in 34.6 minutes per contest over 10 outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Thursday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Heat.
Antetokounmpo was also listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup with New Orleans before the game was postponed due to weather conditions. The superstar forward should be good to go against Miami unless he suffers a setback in warmups.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Wednesday's game postponed
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Milwaukee's game against the Pelicans on Wednesday has been postponed due to weather conditions, the NBA announced.
New Orleans was hit by a snowstorm and several roads around the area are closed off. The rescheduled date is expected to be announced at a later time. The Bucks are scheduled to host Miami on Thursday, and NBA reporter Chris Haynes has noted that there is some concern about whether the Bucks will be able to depart New Orleans on time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nabs another probable tag
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Pelicans.
Antetokounmpo continues to deal with a right knee issue but hasn't missed a game since Dec. 28. Unless the superstar forward suffers a setback, he should suit up against New Orleans.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dominates with 30-15 showing
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Antetokounmpo finished with 34 points (13-17 FG, 8-14 FT), 15 rebounds and six assists in 36 minutes during Sunday's 123-109 victory over the 76ers.
Antetokounmpo once again led the way for Milwaukee in multiple areas of the game Sunday, pacing the Bucks in scoring and rebounds while leading all starters in assists in a well-rounded performance. Antetokounmpo has recorded at least 15 boards in five outings this season, adding at least 30 points in three of those contests. He has now tallied at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in three of his last four appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) will be available for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Antetokounmpo will shake off another probable tag. He's been excellent in January, posting averages of 28.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.3 blocks over his last nine appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (kneecap) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
The two-time NBA MVP has been a regular on injury reports this season while he manages right patella tendinopathy, but he's missed only six of the Bucks' first 40 games and looks on track to play Sunday. Antetokounmpo is averaging a career-high 31.4 points per game while shooting 60.1 percent from the floor in 34.8 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Dominates Raptors with 35 points
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Antetokounmpo (knee) provided a game-high 35 points (12-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-18 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 130-112 win over the Raptors.
It was Antetokounmpo's 10th game of the season with at least 35 points, and he also registered his 30th double-double of the campaign as he dominated in a cushy matchup against Toronto. Over his last 10 games, the perennial All-Star has averaged 28.3 points, 12.6 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals while shooting 57.2 percent from the field. However, Antetokounmpo is shooting a career-low 15.4 percent from three-point range and 58.7 percent from the charity stripe overall this season, which could continue to slightly dent his appeal in nine-category fantasy leagues.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Officially good to go
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite continuing to deal with a nagging knee issue. The superstar forward is averaging 29.8 points, 13.0 rebounds, 6.2 assists and 1.2 blocks in 34.2 minutes across his last five outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nabs another probable tag
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo continues to receive probable tags due to right patella tendinopathy but has suited up in each of Milwaukee's last nine outings. The superstar forward has averaged 34.4 minutes per contest over that span, so he is unlikely to operate on a minutes restriction against Toronto.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Double-double streak goes to 11
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Antetokounmpo accumulated 26 points (11-15 FG, 4-8 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 122-93 victory over the Magic.
It's the 11th straight appearance in which Antetokounmpo has produced at least a double-double, and the All-Star forward is up to 29 on the season in only 33 games. Antetokounmpo has been busier than usual on the glass in January, averaging 27.3 points, 12.6 boards, 6.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 0.8 steals in eight games while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor, but only 44.8 percent from the free-throw line.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to face Orlando
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Antetokounmpo (knee) will play in Wednesday's game against Orlando.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available after being listed on the injury report as having a knee injury. The 29-year-old is averaging 27.8 points, 12.8 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 2.5 combined steals-plus-blocks across his last eight outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Listed probable for Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Wednesday's game versus Orlando.
Probable tags have become the norm for Antetokounmpo, so fantasy managers can expect him to suit up Wednesday. During Tuesday's 130-115 victory over the Kings, Antetokounmpo recorded 33 points (14-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists and two blocks in 37 minutes.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Records 50th career triple-double
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Antetokounmpo logged 33 points (14-23 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 11 rebounds, 13 assists and two blocks in 37 minutes during Tuesday's 130-115 victory over the Kings.
Antetokounmpo became just the 12th player in NBA history to record 50 career triple-doubles during Tuesday's win. Five of those triple-doubles have come this season, including two in his last five outings. Antetokounmpo also had one of his better nights from the charity stripe, as he was shooting just 52.1 percent on 9.6 free-throw attempts per contest across his last 10 appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available vs. Sacramento
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Antetokounmpo (knee) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Kings, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo will be available to take on the red-hot Kings in Milwaukee. Sacramento has won seven straight games and could pose a challenge for Doc Rivers' squad Tuesday, especially coming off a blowout loss to the Knicks.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Tuesday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Antetokounmpo continues to pop up on the injury report with right patella tendinopathy, though he's expected to suit up for his eighth consecutive contest Tuesday. Over his last five outings, the superstar has averaged 26.4 points, 13.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.2 blocks while shooting 55.7 percent from the field in 34.2 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nabs double-double in defeat
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Antetokounmpo produced 24 points (10-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-10 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 140-106 loss to the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo led the Bucks in both scoring and rebounding in Sunday's contest. The superstar also passed Tony Parker to move up to No. 57 on the NBA's all-time scoring list, albeit in a losing effort. Antetokounmpo also recorded his 27th outing with double-digit points and rebounds, a feat he has now accomplished in nine consecutive contests. However, the two-time MVP struggled at the free-throw line Sunday, which has been a glaring issue all season. The 30-year-old is currently on pace to shoot a career-low 58.5 percent from the charity stripe.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Knicks, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo has been a mainstay on the injury report through the early part of the season due to right patella tendinopathy, though he'll suit up for his seventh consecutive outing. The two-time MVP is coming off a stellar 41-point performance during Friday's win over Orlando, and over his last five appearances, he has averaged 27.0 points, 13.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.0 steals in 35.4 minutes per contest.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed as probable for Sunday's game versus the Knicks.
Antetokounmpo is expected to suit up Sunday despite continuing to deal with right knee tendinopathy. Considering the superstar forward has played in Milwaukee's last six contests and is averaging 35.3 minutes over that span, his injury designation seems to be simply a precaution.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Erupts for 41 in Orlando
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Antetokounmpo finished Friday's 109-106 victory over the Magic with 41 points (19-29 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-10 FT), 14 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals across 37 minutes.
It was Antetokounmpo's best scoring effort since Nov. 30, when he poured in 42 against the Wizards. The 30-year-old superstar has reeled off six straight double-doubles since returning from a four-game absence due to back spasms and an illness, giving him 26 on the season in 30 appearances, and he's averaged 27.5 points, 13.0 boards, 6.5 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals over that stretch while shooting 55.8 percent from the floor. Free throws remain an issue for him, however -- he's managed a rough 45.7 percent mark from the charity stripe during those six games.
