Giannis Antetokounmpo says he was only able to run at less than half speed as he tried to make it back for the Milwaukee Bucks’ final NBA playoff games before their first-round exit. Antetokounmpo strained his left calf in an April 9 victory over the Boston Celtics and didn’t play again.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton watches from the bench with teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo , right, during the second half against the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 in an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Thursday, May 2, 2024, in Indianapolis.
This marks the second straight season in which Milwaukee has lost in the first round of the playoffs with its two-time MVP limited by injuries. Antetokounmpo missed 2½ games in Milwaukee’sAntetokounmpo mentioned the possibility of changing his offseason program or perhaps even adapting his playing style as he attempts to stay healthy.The Lakers fire coach Darvin Ham after just 2 seasons in charge and 1st-round playoff exit“I have to be a little bit lucky,” Antetokounmpo said.
“I believe in this team, I really do,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “I think our window is still very much open. But we got to get it right, and this summer is going to be huge.” Part of the problem is that Rivers rarely got to coach his team at full strength. The Bucks had their top three players — Antetokounmpo, Lillard and Middleton — all available for only five of their last 39 games, including the playoffs.
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