Doc Rivers addressed the injury scare that Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered in the Milwaukee Bucks' win over the Indiana Pacers on Sunday evening.
Antetokounmpo destroyed the Pacers' defense in 23 minutes of action. He finished with a stat line of 31 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. He shot 11 of 22 from the field and 9 of 13 from the free-throw line.
However, Antetokounmpo suffered an injury midway through the third quarter. He highlighted an incredible dunk, but landed awkwardly as he needed time to recover himself before getting up from the floor. According to reporter Eric Nehm, Rivers gave an update on the star forward's health after the game, revealing hyperextension in his left knee.
"Doctor Rivers says he's speculating that Giannis Antetokounmpo hyperextended his left knee on this dunk in the third quarter, but there was no official diagnosis from the team. Rivers also said he didn't know if any imaging would be done on the injury yet," Nehm wrote.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, how the Bucks played against the Pacers
The Bucks were fortunate to see that Giannis Antetokounmpo did not suffer any serious injuries. Despite this, the team kept it intact and defeated the Pacers with a score of 134-123.
Six players scored in double figures for Milwaukee in the win, including Antetokounmpo. Bobby Portis gave a strong performance with 29 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals off the bench. He made 11 of 21 shots overall, including 6 of 11 from downtown. Ryan Rollins came next with 20 points and seven assists, Myles Turner and Taurean Prince each scored 13 points, while AJ Green provided 12 points and two rebounds.
Milwaukee improved to a 28–39 record on the season and 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets while trailing the Charlotte Hornets and Atlanta Hawks.
The Bucks will stay at home and await their next matchup. They will host the Cleveland Cavaliers as tip-off takes place on March 17 at 8 PM ET.
