Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks did not participate in live drills ahead of Sunday's playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers. Damian Lillard practiced fully, while Doc Rivers did not rule out Giannis for Game 1. The Bucks are preparing to play without Giannis, emphasizing the importance of Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton's offensive performance.
Many believe the Bucks are toast without Giannis in Game 1. Here's why @ASwaim3 still likes #FearTheDeer at home tonight 🦌👀👇 https://t.co/VCFOrVUQiO
As Bucks prepare without Giannis, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton ‘can’t get stuck’ on offense ⤵️ https://t.co/TGFQFwj1lL
The reality is, the Bucks are preparing to play Sunday without Giannis Antetokounmpo. And to keep their season alive, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton can't get stuck on offense, Doc Rivers says. ✍️ @eric_nehm https://t.co/1TlWMSj74C https://t.co/EhF3NgZhca
Doc Rivers once again refused to rule Giannis Antetokounmpo out for Game 1 tomorrow -- but the #Bucks star did not practice. Damian Lillard & AJ Green were full gos. https://t.co/Cp6DGyk2Pz via @journalsentinel
Damian Lillard practiced fully but Giannis Antetokounmpo remained out of live drills Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks continued getting ready for Sunday's playoff opener against the Indiana Pacers. https://t.co/tFLlXEHt3q