Giannis Antetokounmpo left tonight’s Bucks game very early with a right calf strain and was ruled out for the rest of the night.
What happened in the game
- The injury came just a few minutes into the first quarter against the Detroit Pistons, on a play where he drove baseline, passed to AJ Green for a layup, then went down without significant contact as he tried to get back on defense.
- He stayed on the floor holding his right leg, then was helped off and went back to the locker room; the team later announced he would not return due to a right calf strain.
Latest on his status
- Doc Rivers and the Bucks’ staff indicated he underwent imaging (MRI) on the calf after the game, and early indications are that there is no Achilles damage, though they have not given a clear timetable yet.
- Reporters are describing it as a significant concern but not yet a confirmed long-term injury, so the next official update from the Bucks will determine how many games he might miss.
