The Milwaukee Bucks were hit with awful news as Giannis Antetokounmpo left Game 4 early against the Atlanta Hawks after landing awkwardly and his knee buckling. On Wednesday, it was reported that there was no structural damage, but he is doubtful for Game 5 on Thursday night. It seems unlikely for Antetokounmpo to suit up in Game 5, and possibly beyond.

Former NBA star Chris Bosh joined ESPN's Rachel Nichols and touched on the injury, one he dealt with during his NBA career.

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While nobody really knows the status of Antetokounmpo, the fact Bosh had this injury before means a lot. If the Bucks are without the two-time MVP, their chances took a massive blow.

Even more, the Hawks themselves are without Trae Young, who missed Game 4 as he works his way back from injury. A series that had two talented superstars has now seen both of them go down in the past two games.

The injury to Antetokounmpo is detrimental, and Khris Middleton and others will need to step up in his absence, for however long he remains out. Unfortunately, the statement from Bosh is not what Bucks fans, and NBA fans in general, want to hear, especially after the neverending rash of injuries that have occurred in this season's playoffs.