Bucks Make Final Decision on Giannis Antetokounmpo Injury Status vs Pistons

Dec 3, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Detroit Pistons in the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images | Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks will play in their final 2024-25 regular season game on Sunday. Milwaukee has locked up the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference and will get set to make a deep playoff run led by their superstar forward, Giannis Antetokounmpo.

While that is the case, the Bucks will be without their superstar for Sunday's matchup.

Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the season finale on Sunday against the Pistons.

Bucks coach Doc Rivers tells reporters that all five players listed as doubtful (Giannis Antetokounmpo, AJ Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince and Gary Trent Jr.) will all be out.

Ryan Rollins will be out as well. Kyle Kuzma will be available today. https://t.co/FhZRoCtcr6

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) April 13, 2025

Along with Antetokounmpo, the Bucks will also be without AJ Green, Kevin Porter Jr., Taurean Prince, and Gary Trent Jr.

Antetokounmpo was initially ruled doubtful due to a left shoulder tendinopathy.

The decision to sit Antetokounmpo comes as no surprise, as the Bucks' playoff seeding is already set. Like many other stars for Sunday's slate of games, they will rest and get as healthy as possible for the playoffs, which start next week.

With the Greek Freak ruled out, the Bucks will likely turn to Pete Nance, Chris Livingston, and Tyler Smith in the frontcourt against Detroit.

The two-time MVP was spectacular this season and will likely make his way to another First-Team All-NBA. In the season, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points per game, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists, and 1.2 blocks while shooting 60.1 percent from the field in 67 games and 34.2 minutes of action.

Antetokounmpo will finish the season ranked second in points per game, sixth in rebounds per game, and sixth in field goal percentage. There is a possibility that Antetokounmpo could get some MVP votes; however, that is not a worry he or the Bucks have.

Milwaukee wants to make a deep playoff run as the last time they made it to the Conference finals was in 2021, the year they won it all. Injuries have derailed the Bucks' chances since then, and they hope this season is different.

Time will tell, and we won't have to wait long to see how they fare in the postseason.

The Bucks will look to enter the playoffs with eight consecutive wins. Before Sunday's game, they had won seven games in a row, which ties their season-long record.

The Bucks will face the Indiana Pacers, their division rival and old playoff foe. Milwaukee will play Game 1 of that series on the road on either April 19 or April 20.

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