Giannis Antetokounmpo might return for Game 2 vs. Heat / News - Basketnews.com

After suffering a back injury in Game 1 against the Miami Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo's participation in Game 2 is highly likely.

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Besides the Miami Heat victory at the Fiserv Forum in the city of Wisconsin in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks, the clash included significant mishaps for both teams.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo retired after 11 minutes due to a heavy fall and a major blow to the back. Even though he did return to the game, he experienced severe pain and had to leave for the locker room.

Despite Khris Middleton's 33 points and Jrue Holiday's 16 points and 16 assists, the Bucks suffered from being deprived of their leading man. However, as The Athletic's Shams Charania reports, there is optimism within the franchise that Giannis will return in the next game.

Meanwhile, the Miami Heat guard, Tyler Herro, will be out between 4 and 6 weeks due to a broken hand suffered in Game 1 against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to ESPN journalist Chris Haynes, the Florida team player broke the middle finger of his right hand, the one he uses to shoot the ball.

Herro suffered this injury in the second quarter when he rushed for a loose ball. The 23-year-old guard, who has become one of the Heat's offensive keys, had started the game with 12 points and went 5/9 on field goals in 19 minutes.

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