Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t played a regular season game since the 2nd of February and the calf injury kept him out of the All-Star Weekend events as well. But the Greek Freak hasn’t let that affect his spirits. The Milwaukee Bucks are hopeful their talisman will return soon.
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Giannis is one of three players who’s been listed as questionable for tonight’s (Feb. 20) matchup against the LA Clippers, along with Dunk Contest participant Andre Jackson Jr. and All-Star Damian Lillard.
Having Giannis back would, of course, be a massive boost for the team. It’s really hard for any other player to replicate his nightly averages of 32-12-6. Plus, his gravity when driving to the basket and his ability to intimidate attacking players make him a sore miss for the Bucks.
With both Lillard and Antetokounmpo questionable tonight, the onus automatically falls on trade window acquisition Kyle Kuzma to shoulder the offensive responsibility.
Injury Report – Feb. 20 vs. LA Clippers
Out:
Chris Livingston (G League)
Liam Robbins (G League)
Stanley Umude (G League)Questionable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Calf Strain)
Andre Jackson Jr. (Right Wrist Sprain)
Damian Lillard (Right Hamstring Strain)— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) February 19, 2025
Kuzma has slowly found his footing with the Bucks, contributing a solid 19-13 in their win over the Minnesota Timberwolves just before the All-Star break.
Milwaukee’s push for home-court advantage in the playoffs has taken a slight hit ever since Giannis has been sidelined. They’re 3-3 in the six games he’s missed and are currently just one game behind the Indiana Pacers.
The Clippers, on the other hand, are coming off a come-from-behind win over the Jazz, and are on a 3-game winning streak. They’re chasing their crosstown rival Lakers for the 5th seed. They are currently only 1.5 games behind them.
