The Milwaukee Bucks have their backs against the wall and must win their game Wednesday night against the Miami Heat.
After a terrific Jimmy Butler performance on Monday night, the Bucks are now down 3-1 in the series and would be eliminated with a loss.
Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks is going to try his hardest to push his team to victory but he isn’t feeling incredibly well lately.
Shams Charania said that Antetokounmpo was in bad shape during Monday’s game, dealing with serious back problems and body cramps.
“He dealt with body cramps throughout the game…he had to have IV fluids administered after the game,” Charania said on FanDuel TV.
“He dealt with body cramps throughout the game…he had to have IV fluids administered after the game.”
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“He went through a lot I think just so he could play,” he said.
Most people watching thought that Antetokounmpo looked like his regular self.
He scored 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists in the painful defeat.
The last few weeks have been tough for Antetokounmpo.
It all started at the beginning of the playoffs when a bad fall caused a back injury that he hasn’t been able to shake.
Game 4 saw his return and there was hope he would be the deciding factor that would lead his team to victory.
But the Heat and Butler’s 56 points had other plans.
Antetokounmpo is going to play during Wednesday’s game and fans of the Bucks hope that he is feeling much better.
If he is able to play well and Milwaukee is able to limit Butler’s impact, they could score a massive victory.
But if the team comes up short or Antetokounmpo’s injury gets the best of him, the season will be over for the Bucks.
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