MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play Sunday night time in opposition to the Orlando Magic because the Milwaukee Bucks proceed to work him again regularly from the suitable calf pressure that brought on him to overlook 15 straight video games.
The Bucks are taking part in for a second straight night time, which explains the choice to relaxation Antetokounmpo. The 6-foot-11 ahead had 27 factors, 9 rebounds and eight assists in 27 minutes Saturday because the Bucks snapped a four-game skid with a victory over the Utah Jazz.
Antetokounmpo has performed three video games since getting back from the calf harm that knocked him out for 5 weeks. He has missed time with a proper calf pressure on two separate events this season.
This will mark the thirtieth sport Antetokounmpo has missed this season. Never earlier than had he missed greater than 21 video games in a single season.
Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 27.5 factors, 9.9 rebounds and 5.5 assists in 33 video games.
The Bucks additionally can be lacking second-leading scorer Kevin Porter Jr. for a 3rd straight sport due to swelling in his proper knee.
