Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update: has a knee knock / News - Basketnews.com

Giannis Antetokounmpo collided knees with a Miami Heat player on Friday night. Mike Budenholzer says the Bucks will evaluate his condition tomorrow, Saturday.

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After returning from a wrist injury, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured again. He called for a timeout with 1:13 left in the first quarter of the Bucks-Heat game and went directly to Milwaukee's locker room while limping.

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Giannis knocked knees with a Heat player and did not return to the game. It was his right knee.

He finished with 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists in just six minutes on the court.

"I have not gotten the full breakdown, but I am pretty sure, that was on the drive or on a screen or something like that. He knocked knees with somebody. He just was not able to return.

"We will see how he feels tomorrow," coach Mike Budenholzer provided more information on Giannis' injury.

Despite losing their best player early, Milwaukee ended up winning the game vs. Miami Heat, 128-99.

Antetokounmpo averages 31.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over 47 games this season.

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