Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo 'doubtful' for Game 6
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Bucks announced Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Saturday's Game 6.
The Bucks made the announcement on Friday, July 2.
Injury Status Update:
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 2, 2021
Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful (hyperextended left knee) for Game 6.
Antetokounmpo did not play in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday, July 1. Bucks fans were shocked after seeing Antetokounmpo walk off the court with a hyperextended knee injury during Game 4 on Tuesday, June 29.
The Milwaukee Bucks said Antetokounmpo, 26, underwent an MRi and subsequent examination by team Physician Dr. Carole Vetter of the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network. The MRI confirmed the earlier diagnosis.
Whether he returns to the playoffs or not, fans are confident the Bucks can still win a championship without their MVP.
"Most definitely. They've got Khris Middleton," Bucks fan Desmond Barnes said. "He's the batman of the Milwaukee Bucks."
Fans are wishing Antetokounmpo a speedy recovery and will continue to cheer the team on in the Deer District for Game 6 on Saturday, July 3.