Apr 27, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) runs the offense against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Milwaukee Bucks won 114-104. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo missed Friday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained right ankle.
Antetokounmpo aggravated the injury during Thursday’s 143-136 loss to the Houston Rockets when he stepped on the foot of Houston’s Kelly Olynyk 46 seconds into the first quarter. He didn’t return to the game.
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Antetokounmpo, the two-time reigning MVP, is averaging 28 points, 11.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists in 53 games.
Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo (toe) also was ruled out of Friday’s game.
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–Field Level Media