Damian Lillard practiced fully but Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of live drills Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks continued getting ready for Sunday’s playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers.
Milwaukee Bucks ’ Damian Lillard talks with Giannis Antetokounmpo during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Bucks ’ Damian Lillard shoots against New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Milwaukee.
Rivers said Antetokounmpo was in the gym Friday and did “walk-through stuff, but didn’t do anything live.” Antetokounmpo averaged 42.2 points and 13 rebounds in Milwaukee’s five regular-season games with Indiana, including a franchiseAntetokounmpo’s likely absence for the start of the series means the Bucks will have to lean more heavily on Lillard, who practiced fully Friday for the first time this week.Knicks and 76ers got past injuries that could’ve ruined them.
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