On Sunday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Philadelphia 76ers (at home) by a score of 135-127.
However, they were playing without Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The two-time MVP has missed each of the previous four games.
On Sunday morning, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported an update on the Bucks star.
Via Charania: “Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined through the next week due to a mild calf strain and will miss the NBA All-Star Game next Sunday, sources tell ESPN. Antetokounmpo, out since Feb. 2, is expected to return to action shortly after All-Star break.”
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will be sidelined through the next week due to a mild calf strain and will miss the NBA All-Star Game next Sunday, sources tell ESPN. Antetokounmpo, out since Feb. 2, is expected to return to action shortly after All-Star break. pic.twitter.com/wl8Lu6yWNq
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2025
Many people reacted to the news on social media.
Erik Slater: “The Bucks have lost five of their last six. Their pick, which belongs to the Nets, has moved up to 19th.
Antetokounmpo will miss the next three games before an extended layoff for the All-Star break.”
The Bucks have lost five of their last six. Their pick, which belongs to the Nets, has moved up to 19th.
Antetokounmpo will miss the next three games before an extended layoff for the All-Star break. https://t.co/B0osqlnwft
— Erik Slater (@erikslater_) February 9, 2025
@NetsCifer: “For the Nets fans saying trade for Giannis
This is his 2nd calf strain in the last year, on the same leg that caused him to miss the playoffs
Why trade for a 31 year old star who’s aging and developing a real injury history?”
For the Nets fans saying trade for Giannis
This is his 2nd calf strain in the last year, on the same leg that caused him to miss the playoffs
Why trade for a 31 year old star who’s aging and developing a real injury history? https://t.co/c56Ta8kv0V
— Cifer (@NetsCifer) February 9, 2025
@Fitnshoc: “It’s time to have the conversation… Giannis is hurt EVERY YEAR now”
It’s time to have the conversation… Giannis is hurt EVERY YEAR now https://t.co/zuAqlFFfzL
— J (@Fitnshoc) February 9, 2025
@wrldofbook: “Trae young you are an all star”
Trae young you are an all star
— ➊ (@wrldofbook) February 9, 2025
@nando17celtics: “when are we gonna start talking about Giannis being injury prone??”
when are we gonna start talking about Giannis being injury prone??
— Nando 🍀 (@nando17celtics) February 9, 2025
@BryceCold21: “Dame I REALLY need you to lock in these next couple of games”
Dame I REALLY need you to lock in these next couple of games https://t.co/bpruGJ26lj
— Bryce (@BryceCold21) February 9, 2025
@TheLifeOfReedy: “Adam Silver, it’s time to do the right thing, make Franz Wagner an all star”
Adam Silver, it’s time to do the right thing, make Franz Wagner an all star https://t.co/iUy7KRRt6n
— Josh Reedy (@TheLifeOfReedy) February 9, 2025
Billy Reinhardt: “The Bucks’ first rounder continues to look better and better for Brooklyn”
The Bucks’ first rounder continues to look better and better for Brooklyn https://t.co/P2q8r2ER2c
— Billy Reinhardt (@BillyReinhardt) February 9, 2025
@AndyKHLiu: “Warriors catch a break.”
Warriors catch a break. https://t.co/sPbX5RhGUH
— 🫵👍 (@AndyKHLiu) February 9, 2025
The Bucks (28-23) will host the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
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