Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Nears 40 points in double-double
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Antetokounmpo finished Thursday's 128-119 loss to Indiana with 37 points (13-19 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-13 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 40 minutes.
Antetokounmpo led all players in Thursday's contest in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total in a double-double performance. Antetokounmpo, who finished three points short of tallying 40 points for the fourth time this year, has recorded at least a double-double in nine of his last 10 outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: First triple-double of season
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Antetokounmpo totaled 32 points (14-20 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 11 rebounds, 10 assists, one block and two steals over 36 minutes during Saturday's 132-121 win over the Hawks.
Antetokounmpo was impressive on both ends of the court Saturday and recorded his first triple-double of the campaign, but filling the stat sheet is nothing new for one of the most productive fantasy players in the NBA over the last few seasons. Antetokounmpo has six double-doubles and one triple-double across his last eight outings while shooting an impressive 63.6 percent from the field, so it shouldn't be surprising to see him fill the stat sheet on a consistent basis.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Top scorer in double-double showing
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Antetokounmpo ended Tuesday's 131-124 victory over the Heat with 33 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-13 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 39 minutes.
Antetokounmpo displayed an all-around performance to spark a come-from-behind win, leading all players in Tuesday's game in scoring and steals while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and handing out a handful of assists. Antetokounmpo has recorded at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and five assists in five games this season, including in two straight contests.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Leader in win despite illness
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Antetokounmpo ended Sunday's 108-102 victory over the Trail Blazers with 33 points (11-21 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 11-18 FT), 16 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal over 39 minutes.
Antetokounmpo led all players in Sunday's game in scoring and rebounds while handing out a team-high assist mark and tallying a trio of blocks defensively during a winning effort. The 30-point, 15-rebound performance is Antetokounmpo's second of the season while his 16 boards mark a season-high total. Antetokounmpo has tallied 30 or more points in nine games this season, including in four of his last five outings.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Cleared to play Sunday
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
As expected, Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from probable to available and will play despite battling a non-COVID illness. Antetokounmpo has appeared in five straight games, averaging 30.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.8 steals in 34.6 minutes during that stretch.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Sunday
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers despite to a non-COVID illness.
Antetokounmpo has been dealing with an illness of late, but it hasn't forced him to miss time in recent days. Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.0 points, 11.6 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his last five appearances.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Fights past illness for 31 points
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Antetokounmpo posted 31 points (11-19 FG, 9-12 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 37 minutes during Friday's 131-128 win over the Wizards.
Antetokounmpo was questionable coming into the contest due to a non-COVID illness, but he ultimately suited up and played to his usual standard. He tied with Damian Lillard for second behind Brook Lopez on the Bucks in scoring in the contest, as the trio combined for 101 of Milwaukee's 131 points. Antetokounmpo has reached the 30-point mark in eight of his 15 contests so far this season and is once again putting up elite numbers with 29.7 points, 10.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Good to go
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Antetokounmpo (illness) is good to go for Friday's matchup with the Wizards, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.
Antetokounmpo was downgraded to questionable Friday afternoon, so it looked like he was trending in the wrong direction. However, he appears to be feeling better as tipoff for the team's In-Season Tournament game inches closer. Look for Antetokounmpo to take on his usual roles on offense and defense, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Downgraded to questionable
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Antetokounmpo (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's game against the Wizards.
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable for Friday's In-Season Tournament game, but he's trending in the wrong direction following the team's morning shootaround. If Antetokounmpo is sidelined, Bobby Portis, MarJon Beauchamp, Pat Connaughton and Andre Jackson would be candidates for increased roles, though Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton would presumably lead the Bucks' offense.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Probable for Friday
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Antetokounmpo is probable for Friday's game against the Wizards due to an illness.
Milwaukee's injury report is clean for the most part, and it sounds like Antetokounmpo will push through his illness Friday. We could get another update after Friday's morning shootaround. Antetokounmpo most recently put up 21 points, 13 rebounds and five assists against the Celtics on Wednesday.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Subpar efficiency in loss
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Antetokounmpo ended with 21 points (7-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Wednesday's 119-116 loss to the Celtics.
Antetokounmpo notched his third straight double-double, but he was woefully inefficient for his standards, especially given he went 38-for-49 from the field over his previous two games. Milwaukee is still trying to figure out its rotations with Damian Lillard in town and Adrian Griffin running the show, and that has impacted Antetokounmpo's production at times. However, the two-time MVP is still putting up solid numbers overall, averaging 29.6 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.9 minutes per game.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Drops 40 points in win
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Antetokounmpo finished with 40 points (18-26 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block in 38 minutes during Saturday's win over the Mavericks.
Antetokounmpo put on another dominant display Saturday, helping the Bucks to a come-from-behind victory. Despite dealing with an ongoing knee injury, Antetokounmpo has been able to rediscover his best form over the past two weeks. While missed games remain a concern, managers have to be thrilled with what Antetokounmpo has been able to deliver on a per-game basis.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Available to face Dallas
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Antetokounmpo (knee) is available to face the Mavericks on Saturday.
Antetokounmpo was listed as probable for Saturday's game due to right knee injury management, but he was always expected to play, especially since he also featured Friday when he was close to posting a triple-double against the Hornets. Antetokounmpo should handle his usual workload with Khris Middleton (knee) out.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Expected to play against Dallas
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks despite right knee injury management.
Antetokounmpo missed Wednesday's game with a calf injury, but it appears the Bucks are monitoring his knee on the second leg of a back-to-back Saturday. While the superstar forward is expected to suit up, it wouldn't be surprising for him to play less minutes than usual.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Teases triple-double in return
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Antetokounmpo finished with 16 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 FT), eight rebounds, nine assists and one steal in 28 minutes during Friday's 130-99 victory over Charlotte.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Raptors with a minor calf issue, Antetokounmpo let Damian Lillard carry the scoring load Friday but still delivered a solid all-around performance that included a season high in assists. The perennial MVP candidate had produced three straight double-doubles with at least 35 points prior to his brief absence, and Antetokounmpo appears to be getting comfortable working with his new elite teammate.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Likely to play Friday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Antetokounmpo has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday despite dealing with a right calf strain, which caused him to miss Wednesday's win over Toronto. The superstar forward will likely reclaim his starting spot from Andre Jackson if he's ultimately upgraded to available.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Questionable against Charlotte
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Antetokounmpo (calf) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
Antetokounmpo is in danger of missing his second straight game Friday due to management of his right calf injury. It doesn't appear that the superstar forward has suffered a serious injury, but the Bucks could be playing it cautiously on the first leg of Milwaukee's back-to-back. Andre Jackson could be due for another start if Antetokounmpo is ultimately ruled out.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Won't play Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable due to a right calf strain, but he's since been downgraded to out and will miss his first game of the season. The Bucks are expected to have Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard available, so they'll presumably have to pick up some of the offensive slack, while frontcourt options like MarJon Beauchamp, Andre Jackson and Bobby Portis are candidates for increased playing time.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Listed probable for Wednesday
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Antetokounmpo is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors due to right calf injury management.
Antetokounmpo dealt with an ankle injury earlier in the campaign, but he's now dealing with a minor calf issue. Regardless, he's yet to miss a game this season and has posted at least 35 points and 10 rebounds in four of his last five appearances, averaging 35.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.0 minutes per game during that stretch.
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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo: Another huge performance
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Antetokounmpo finished with 35 points (15-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-12 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and four steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 112-97 loss to the Magic.
Antetokounmpo has exploded for 89 points, 22 rebounds and 10 assists on an astounding 72.3 percent shooting clip over Milwaukee's last two games. Both have been losses without Damian Lillard (calf), which has added to Antetokounmpo's usage. Lillard was a game-time decision Saturday but could play Monday against Chicago.
