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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo started in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the host Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night, July 6 (Wednesday, July 7, Manila time).
Out the past two games because of a hyperextended left knee, Antetokounmpo was upgraded from doubtful to questionable earlier Tuesday. His status was initially to be a game-time decision as he participated in pregame warmups.
“I think the word we’ve used is he’s making progress,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said about 90 minutes before the game. “He did some work on the court. We’ll take a second and listen to him in the back, listen to the medical (team), listen to the sports performance group.”
Antetokounmpo, 26, sustained the injury in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks. The Bucks won the series in six games despite the absence of the two-time league MVP for the final two contests.
Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists in 15 games this postseason.
The Bucks are making their first NBA Finals appearance since 1974 and seeking their first title since 1971. – Rappler.com
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