What Happened to Giannis Antetokounmpo? Concerning Injury Update After Bucks Superstar Suffers Brutal Blow

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What Happened to Giannis Antetokounmpo? Concerning Injury Update After Bucks Superstar Suffers Brutal Blow. (Image Source: Imagn)

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a brutal injury during the blockbuster game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The injury occurred during the second quarter when the Greek superstar grabbed at his groin as soon as he went down on an attempt at the rim.

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Antetokounmpo immediately grimaced with pain, sparking major concerns in the Bucks' camp. The two-time league MVP hobbled down the floor and committed a quick foul before exiting the game. He walked straight to the locker room in visible pain.

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The Bucks later released an official statement on Giannis Antetokounmpo and ruled him out for the remainder of the game. The one-time NBA champion was diagnosed with a left groin strain.

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Antetokounmpo delivered a solid all-round performance in 13 minutes before getting injured. He scored 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting and 2-of-3 from the free-throw line. The Bucks forward also recorded five rebounds, four assists and one steal.

Antetokounmpo is likely to undergo scans on Tuesday to ascertain the severity of his latest injury. The Bucks fans would hope that it doesn't force the superstar to miss significant time. The one-time NBA Finals MVP has already missed three games this season owing to a left patellar tendinopathy.

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Fans react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury

Social media went wild after Giannis Antetokounmpo exited the game and went to the locker room with a left groin strain. Several netizens slammed the officials for allowing players to use excessive physicality against the Greek superstar.

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The Bucks have two off days before their next game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. Only time will tell if Antetokounmpo can rebound from his injury and be ready to lead the team’s charge.

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