{"id":5852,"date":"2024-11-27T07:43:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T05:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=5852"},"modified":"2024-11-27T07:43:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T05:43:28","slug":"giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-update-knee-discomfort-sidelines-buck-star-in-win-over-heat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-update-knee-discomfort-sidelines-buck-star-in-win-over-heat\/","title":{"rendered":"Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Knee discomfort sidelines Buck star in win over Heat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Giannis Antetokounmpo, the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA<\/a>&lsquo;s top scorer this season, was a surprising late scratch for the Milwaukee Bucks&rsquo; NBA Cup matchup against the Miami Heat on Tuesday night due to swelling in his left knee.<\/p><p>Initially, he was expected to suit up, with the Bucks listing him as probable earlier in the day due to a strained left calf. However, the knee issue appeared to worsen shortly before tip-off, sidelining him unexpectedly.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Bucks&rsquo; Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is listed out vs. Heat tonight.<\/p>&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1861553471532494982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 26, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Damian Lillard stepped up in Antetokounmpo&rsquo;s absence, dropping 37 points to propel the Bucks to a hard-fought 106-103 victory over the Heat, marking their fifth consecutive win.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;I never know,&rdquo;<\/em> Bucks coach Doc Rivers admitted about 90 minutes before the game, shortly after learning about the knee concern. <em>&ldquo;Honestly, that&rsquo;s breaking news to me, too, right now.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">NBA&rsquo;s player participation policy<\/h2><p>The Bucks&rsquo; next game isn&rsquo;t until Saturday when they host the Washington Wizards. This gap in their schedule could work in Antetokounmpo&rsquo;s favor, allowing more recovery time. However, his absence in Tuesday&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/news\/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-knee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA Cup game<\/a> is noteworthy given the NBA&rsquo;s player participation policy.<\/p><p>According to this rule, <em>&ldquo;unless a team demonstrates an approved reason for a star player not to participate in a game,&rdquo;<\/em> star players must be present for all national television and NBA In-Season Tournament games. <\/p><p>As a two-time MVP and one of the league&rsquo;s biggest names, Giannis Antetokounmpo clearly meets the criteria for this rule. The game, broadcast nationally on TNT, was also part of the NBA Cup tournament.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Should the NBA fine more teams for sitting star players? <br><br>The NBA fined the Hawks $100,000 for violating the league&rsquo;s player participation policy with Trae Young. Young was withheld from an NBA Cup game on November 12 against the Celtics.<br><br>The NBA says its investigation,&hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ifhMxruJOK\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/ifhMxruJOK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Zero Gravity (@zgsportsmedia) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/zgsportsmedia\/status\/1861567999628722212?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 27, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Earlier on Tuesday, the league fined the Atlanta Hawks $100,000 for violating this policy when <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/trae-young-nba-mvp-of-the-day-october-25-2024\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Trae Young<\/a> sat out a Cup game against Boston on Nov. 12. While Giannis Antetokounmpo&rsquo;s situation may not necessarily prompt an investigation, it does draw attention to the rule&rsquo;s enforcement. <\/p><p>The Bucks star has been dominant this season, averaging a career-high 32.4 points on 61% shooting, and played in 16 of Milwaukee&rsquo;s first 17 games.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;Listen, the way he plays and how he works, there&rsquo;s going to be things like this,&rdquo;<\/em> Rivers said. <em>&ldquo;And when they come, you just deal with them.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bucks thrive in NBA Cup despite Giannis&rsquo; absence<\/h2><p>The Milwaukee Bucks&rsquo; 3-0 record in the East Group B bracket of the NBA Cup is generating buzz among fans. With this victory over the Heat, the Bucks have positioned themselves to face the Detroit Pistons on December 3 in a game that will determine the group&rsquo;s winner. A loss to Miami would have made advancing significantly harder.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Damian Lillard&rsquo;s 37-point masterclass fuels Bucks&rsquo; win<\/h2><p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 37 points, 3 rebounds, 12 assists, 0 steals, 0 blocks, 2 fouls, 0 turnovers, 10-17 FG, 8-13 3PT FG, 9-9 FT, 38 mins<\/p><p>Damian Lillard carried Milwaukee&rsquo;s offense, putting on a dazzling 37-point, 12-assist showcase. He was lethal from beyond the arc, hitting eight of 13 three-pointers, and perfect at the free-throw line, going 9-for-9. Lillard orchestrated the Bucks&rsquo; attack with poise, making clutch plays to fend off Miami&rsquo;s late-game push. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">DAMIAN LILLARD TONIGHT:<br><br>37 POINTS<br>12 ASSISTS<br>58% FG<br>8\/13 3PM <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T6ldY5RF2s\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/T6ldY5RF2s<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheHoopCentral\/status\/1861605356616511599?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>November 27, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>His flawless ball-handling, with zero turnovers, was instrumental in securing the win and keeping Milwaukee&rsquo;s Cup hopes alive.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Giannis Antetokounmpo injury history<\/h2><p>Antetokounmpo&rsquo;s knee swelling marks the first appearance of this particular issue on his medical record. Earlier this year, he dealt with a left calf soleus strain that prematurely ended his season, forcing him to miss the playoffs. <\/p><p>After last year&rsquo;s significant absence, this new setback is another blow for Bucks fans eager to see their star healthy and leading the charge.<\/p><p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lakers-vs-suns-how-many-points-did-kevin-durant-score-on-his-return-from-injury-full-stats\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Lakers vs Suns: How many points did Kevin Durant score on his return from injury? Full Stats<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lillard shines as Giannis rests in Bucks&#8217; NBA Cup victory<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":5874,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[60,136,1026],"class_list":["post-5852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-damian-lillard","tag-giannis-antetokounmpo","tag-giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-update"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Knee discomfort sidelines Buck star in win over Heat - The Playoffs<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Giannis Antetokounmpo sits out Bucks&#039; NBA Cup game due to knee swelling. 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