The Milwaukee Bucks are facing quite a setback as their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, is out for Game 2 against the Miami Heat due to a back contusion (CBS Sports). He was considered questionable for the game, but was ultimately not cleared to play (Brew Hoop). The absence of their best player will no doubt make it more difficult for the Bucks to win against the Heat (CBS Sports).
The Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a loss in Game 1 against the Miami Heat, with the current series standing at 1-0 in favor of Miami. The Miami Heat finished the regular season with a record of 44-38, while the Milwaukee Bucks finished with an impressive 58-24 record (CBS Sports).
Despite Antetokounmpo’s absence, the Bucks remain optimistic, as there are reports that he may be cleared to play in Game 2 (CBS Sports). In the meantime, the Bucks have dominated the Heat in Game 2, making a franchise record of 25 three-pointers, tying an NBA playoff record (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel).
Fans of the Milwaukee Buck are surely disappointed with the loss of Antetokounmpo for Game 2, but it remains to be seen if the team can rally and win without him. The Miami Heat and Milwaukee Bucks will face off tonight at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee at 9 p.m. EST (USA Today Sportsbook Wire).
