Giannis Antetokounmpo, aged 29, sustained a calf injury during the Bucks’ victory over the Celtics on Tuesday.
The former NBA Most Valuable Player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, fell to the court during the Bucks‘ 104-91 victory over the Celtics in the third quarter after passing to teammate Damian Lillard. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who had previously missed games due to an Achilles injury, left the game with a left soleus strain and did not return. The Bucks announced that he would undergo an MRI scan to evaluate the injury, which could have a significant impact on their playoff aspirations. Despite the injury, Giannis Antetokounmpo had contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists before exiting the game. The Bucks’ win over the Celtics was overshadowed by the injury, with Patrick Beverley leading the team in scoring with 20 points.
The Golden State Warriors dominated the Lakers with a barrage of three-pointers, defeating them 134-120 on the road. The Warriors made an impressive 26 three-pointers out of 41 attempts, with Stephen Curry leading the charge by hitting all six of his long-range shots and scoring 23 points. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green also contributed with five three-pointers each. The Lakers, missing Anthony Davis due to injury, were led by LeBron James who scored 33 points, supported by Austin Reaves with 22 points and Rui Hachimura with 20.
In another game in the Western Conference, the Phoenix Suns dropped from their automatic playoff position to seventh place following a 105-92 loss at home to the Los Angeles Clippers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been on a winning streak since Joel Embiid came back from injury, securing their sixth consecutive victory with a 120-102 win against the Detroit Pistons. Embiid, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player, had an impressive performance with 37 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, helping the Sixers improve to a 45-35 record, trailing just behind the sixth-placed Indiana Pacers (46-34). Both teams have two more regular-season games left to play.
In Charlotte, Luka Doncic achieved a 39-point triple-double to help the Dallas Mavericks extend their winning streak with a 130-104 victory over the Hornets. The Mavericks, now at 49-30, maintained their fifth-place position in the Western Conference. Daniel Gafford contributed 26 points, and Kyrie Irving added 18 as Dallas secured a comfortable win.
