The Milwaukee Bucks were dealt a huge blow in Sunday’s Game 1 as Giannis Antentokounmpo was ruled out with a back injury.
Per NBA insider Shams Charania, after returning briefly the two-time MVP is out for the remainder of the game due to lower back contusion.
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo is out for remainder of Game 1 vs. Heat due to lower back contusion.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 16, 2023
The NBA world reacted to the Giannis injury news on Twitter.
“This may well impact the game’s result,” said Dave Dameshek.
This may well impact the game’s result https://t.co/pPU7uBlvM8
— Dave Dameshek (@Dameshek) April 16, 2023
“Me watching Miami and Bucks get injuries:” a user replied.
Me watching Miami and Bucks get injuries: https://t.co/jLpmxcmN55 pic.twitter.com/vpAXAjxUtS
— Staterunstheknicks (@bmorelikestate) April 16, 2023
“Heat in 5,” a fan tweeted.
Heat in 5 🤠 https://t.co/jh0ZmMk2ct pic.twitter.com/XgAolDRxsZ
— KG ❄️ (@TyreekMVP) April 16, 2023
“CP3 vs. Harden in the Finals.”
Cp3 vs harden in the finals https://t.co/fwehZ5h3GQ pic.twitter.com/FiJ5aBxqzw
— Jorgoat$ burner🐐🚀🦋 (0-0) (@jorgoat23better) April 16, 2023
“Weird… money line parlays with big Game 1 favs always seem like a good idea and they always are not,” commented Cousin Sal.
Weird…money line parlays with big game 1 favs always seem like a good idea and they always are not. https://t.co/k2PJV1hvUM
— Cousin Sal (@TheCousinSal) April 16, 2023
“One game into the playoffs and Ja, Giannis, and PG aren’t playing bc of injuries. … Maybe load management isn’t the answer.”
One game into the playoffs and Ja, Giannis, and PG aren’t playing bc of injuries
Maybe load management isn’t the answer https://t.co/NdmWnQdaSq
— trenton (@MorantMVPSzn) April 16, 2023
“Hate injuries man…” Chris Manning tweeted.
Hate injuries man… https://t.co/VuwRWjreJs
— Chris Manning (@LD2K) April 16, 2023
“The playoffs are not for the faint of heart, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride folks,” said Bart Winkler.
The playoffs are not for the faint of heart, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride folks https://t.co/kL7vlrxBIV
— Bart Winkler (@WinksThinks) April 16, 2023
Hopefully this doesn’t turn out to be a playoff-altering injury for the seven-time All-Star.