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Is Giannis Antetokounmpo Injured? Why Didn't the Bucks Star Play Against Phoenix Suns?
Is Giannis Antetokounmpo injured? Discover why the Bucks star didn't play against the Phoenix Suns and how it might impact the team's performance. Read more.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns were the guests of the Milwaukee Bucks in Wisconsin. On this day, Milwaukee Bucks' star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, had to sit out due to his sore left hamstring.
This marks Antetokounmpo's first absence since his missed game against the LA Clippers on the 4th of March due to a left Achilles issue. His performance record this season shows an average score of 30.8 points, along with 11.2 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game.
With Antetokounmpo out, the Bucks welcome the return of Khris Middleton. This game marks Middleton's comeback after a month-long break due to a left ankle sprain. He's starting the game today.
As they host the Phoenix Suns, the Bucks are one game ahead of the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing their position as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference.
To further elaborate on Antetokounmpo's performance, he has an average score of 30.8 points, 11.2 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.2 steals, and one block per game, with a shooting record of 61.6% from the field and 29.2% from the three-point range across 64 games.
The Bucks' performance in the Eastern Conference stands at the second seed with 67 games, 43 of which ended in their favor. Out of the last ten games, they've dominated seven, recently marking a victory against the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 114-105.
In this game, Antetokounmpo scored 32 points, securing 11 rebounds, seven assists, and one steal while shooting 9/12 from the field in 37 minutes of active play.
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Bucks Defeat Phoenix Suns in Giannis’ Absence
Khris Middleton marked his return to the lineup sans Giannis Antetokounmpo, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a dominant 140-129 win over the Phoenix Suns.
Giannis, scratched from the lineup with a hamstring problem, missed the game where the Bucks showed their worth from the perimeter right from the start, successfully landing 7 out of 14 attempts in the first quarter and taking a 39-36 lead into the second.
The Bucks' 3-point precision didn't falter in the second quarter either, particularly for Bobby Portis who produced a flawless performance, dropping 5 out of 5 triples before half-time. The team managed an impressive 18-out-of-27 performance from beyond the arc, sailing to an 82-60 advantage at half-time.
Middleton's absence was felt in the third quarter when the Suns retaliated with an 11-0 run. Despite this, Milwaukee stood firm. A 33-foot buzzer beater from Damian Lillard took them into the fourth quarter with a comfortable 109-94 lead.
In the fourth quarter, the Suns responded with some triples of their own in an attempt to reduce the deficit. But the Bucks held their ground, countering with timely 3-pointers to secure a 140-129 win.
The Bucks' 3-pointer game was at an all-time high. They made 18 triples in the first half alone, matching the NBA record for the most threes in a half. Without Giannis, it was clear from the onset that Milwaukee would depend heavily on 3-pointers. This risky strategy paid off handsomely with a blowout win on St. Patrick's Day.
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