Giannis Antetokounmpo Probable For Game 5 After Needing IV Fluids Monday In Miami

Game 5 could be the first time the Miami Heat see Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo at full strength for the first time since Game 1.

He is listed as probable on the injury report because of back pain. Antetokounmpo showed no signs of struggles during Monday's Game 4 after returning from a two-game absence. He recorded a triple-double of 26 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds in a losing effort but did need IV treatment following the game.

The Bucks expect him at MVP form in this elimination game.

Here's the preview for Wednesday's Game 5 in Milwaukee:

Game time: 9:30 p.m., ET

Where: Fiserv Forum

TV: NBA TV

Betting line: Heat +11

VITALS: The Miami Heat and Bucks met four times this regular season with the teams splitting the series, 2-2, as each squad won on their home court. Miami is 75-51 all-time versus Milwaukee during the regular season, including 41-21 in home games and 34-30 in road games. Additionally, the teams enter this postseason having faced each other three times in the playoffs, including two times in the First Round (2013, 2021) and once in the Semifinals (2020), with Miami holding a 2-1 postseason series lead over Milwaukee. ... For the Heat, Bam Adebayo (hamstring) is probable, Victor Oladipo (knee) and Tyler Herro (hand) are out. For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) is probable and Wesley Matthews (calf) is out.

PROJECTED STARTERS

HEAT

G Duncan Robinson

G Gabe Vincent

C Bam Adebayo

F Max Strus

F Jimmy Butler

BUCKS

F Giannis Antetokounmpo

F Khris Middleton

C Brook Lopez

G Jrue Holiday

G Grayson Allen

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