High Stakes Of Game 3 Should Have Giannis Antetokounmpo On Court Tonight Against Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have already wasted their one break of their series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

They lost Game 2 despite the Bucks playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo because of back soreness. But let's be honest: the chances of him missing another game are slim.

The Bucks are listing him as questionable for tonight's pivotal Game 3, but you can bank on Antetokounmp being in the starting lineup.

“I mean, I think the reality of it is when he’s ready, or anybody’s ready, that’s when they’re going to play,” Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said. “You can’t deny the playoffs and reality and human nature and things like that, but I don’t think your back or your body knows whether it’s December or the playoffs. You’re ready when you’re ready. We’re always going to protect him and think about his health, his future, his career. So, I think it’s part of this time of year.”

Antetokounmpo, who sustained the injury in the first half of Game 1, did not practice Friday. It also helps there were two days instead of one between games, giving him added rest.

"We're just going to monitor him the rest of today, we'll monitor him [today] and see where he is and together with him make decisions,” Budenholzer said.

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