## Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Update: Bucks Star Listed as Doubtful for Game 5 Against Knicks The Milwaukee Bucks have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as doubtful for Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night. Antetokounmpo suffered a hyperextended left knee in the third quarter of the Bucks' Game 4 loss on Monday night. He underwent an MRI on Tuesday, which revealed no structural damage. However, the Bucks are still taking a cautious approach with their superstar. "Giannis is day-to-day," Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said on Tuesday. "We're going to see how he feels tomorrow and make a decision from there." If Antetokounmpo is unable to play in Game 5, it would be a major blow to the Bucks. The reigning MVP is averaging 28.2 points, 12.7 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game in the playoffs. The Knicks have a 3-1 lead in the series and can clinch a berth in the Eastern Conference finals with a win in Game 5. However, the Bucks are still confident that they can win the series without Antetokounmpo. "We've got a lot of guys who can step up and make plays," Bucks guard Khris Middleton said. "We're not going to make any excuses. We're going to go out there and play our game." Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Bucks and Knicks is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night.
