While his Game 5 status remains up in the air, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is reportedly believed to be feeling similarly to before Game 4.
Per Shams Charania of Stadium, the Bucks are listing Antetokounmpo as questionable for Game 5 after he hurt his ankle again in the second quarter of Game 4.
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is being listed as questionable for Game 5 and believed to be feeling similarly to before Game 4, sources tell our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/COVfRdSiht
— Stadium (@Stadium) September 7, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo was wearing a walking boot after Sunday's game. With that said, the 2019 (and likely 2020) MVP will get around-the-clock treatment before Game 5.
Bucks fans are praying that Antetokounmpo will be able to suit up and help Milwaukee get the series to 3-2.
So far in the Heat series, Antetokounmpo is putting up 21.8 points, 11.0 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 29.7 minutes per contest. The Greek Freak is shooting 50.8 percent from the field, but he's shooting just 21.4 percent from beyond the arc and 53.7 percent from the free-throw line.
Did the Bucks look good on offense in Game 4 once Giannis went out? Yes. Is Milwaukee a better team without Antetokounmpo? No.
The Bucks need Giannis to play in Game 5 for the team to save their season. The Heat are going to come out with a lot of energy in the pivotal clash after blowing Game 4 without Antetokounmpo.
Milwaukee has to be prepared for the early onslaught and react and respond accordingly. It will be easier for that to happen if Antetokounmpo is playing.
If it's up to Giannis, the star will play in Game 5 no matter what since he's a fierce competitor. However, Mike Budenholzer and Co. have to be careful and take into consideration the superstar's long term health as well.
It's going to be very interesting to see if Giannis is out there on the floor in Game 5 or not.
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