NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo to miss final 3 games of season

The Milwaukee Bucks announced Wednesday that Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the remaining three games of the regular season with a left soleus (calf) strain.

The two-time MVP exited Tuesday night’s 104-91 home victory against the Boston Celtics with the injury. He will receive daily treatment and evaluation, the team said in a release. The soleus is a muscle in the rear of the calf.

The Bucks (48-31) begin their final stretch with Wednesday night’s home finale against the Orlando Magic. Milwaukee entered Wednesday’s action as the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference, just one game ahead of the New York Knicks and two clear of the Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Antetokounmpo, 29, sustained the non-contact injury in the third quarter. After inbounding the ball following a made basket, he took a few steps before falling to the floor untouched. He grabbed at his lower left leg and was helped off the floor by medical staff.

Antetokounmpo never returned and was officially ruled out in the fourth quarter.

Prior to exiting, Antetokounmpo had 15 points, eight rebounds, seven assists and two blocks in 29 minutes. In 73 games (all starts) this season, the eight-time All-Star has averaged 30.4 points, 11.5 rebounds and 6.5 assists.

–Field Level Media/ Reuters