TL;DR
- Milwaukee Bucks lost to Cleveland Cavaliers, losing Giannis Antetokounmpo to a groin injury.
- Coach Doc Rivers stated the injury "didn't look great" and updates will come after tomorrow's imaging.
- An MRI is scheduled for Tuesday, which will be crucial for determining the severity of the injury.
- Antetokounmpo's health is paramount for the Bucks' season success, especially with his MVP-caliber performance.
The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night, but that's not the worst news.
They lost Giannis Antetokounmpo to a groin injury just before halftime, and he didn't return.
After the game, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers provided an update to reporters, and it didn't sound good.
"We won't know anything until tomorrow. Didn't look great, I can tell you that," Rivers said, via The Athletic's Eric Nehm.
Doc Rivers informed reporters he had no new information regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo, stating the next action would involve imaging for Antetokounmpo's left groin strain.
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) November 18, 2025
"We won't know anything until tomorrow. Didn't look great, I can tell you that." - Rivers
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NBA insider Marc Stein confirmed in his own post that there'll be an MRI coming for Giannis.
This would be a brutal hit to the Bucks if Antetokounmpo has to miss time.
This season, he's performing at an elite MVP caliber. He's taking on more ball-handling duties, dominating in the paint, and also increasing his perimeter shooting accuracy.
Without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks possess few threats. However, his presence on the court dramatically alters the team's power dynamics.
With Giannis potentially requesting a trade not being out of the question, it's crucial for The Bucks to maintain their season's success. For this to occur, his health is paramount.
An MRI on Tuesday could be crucial to what comes next.
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