Reports: Giannis Antetokounmpo avoids serious injury against Celtics, suffers strained calf

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Bucks fans were offered a scare Tuesday, April 9 when the team faced off against the Boston Celtics as star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo left the game with what appeared to be a serious injury.

Reports from The Athletic's Shams Charnania and ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski early Wednesday, April 10 suggest that the team can breathe a sigh of relief, as Antetokounmpo suffered a "best case scenario," a strained calf, and will return to action based on treatment and rehab response.

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After an MRI, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left Achilles tendon is fully intact and his return to play will come with how quickly his left calf strain heals, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 10, 2024