NBA Finals Bucks-Suns: Giannis Antetokounmpo Spoke About His Knee After Game 1

Giannis Antetokounmpo had missed two games in a row (in the Eastern Conference Finals) before playing 35 minutes and scoring 20 points and grabbing 17 rebounds on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

On Wednesday, Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters, and ESPN's Malika Andrews and The Athletic's Eric Nehm captured what he said about his knee in Tweets that are embedded below.

Giannis, when asked about his knee during today's media availability:
"I feel good. I was out there, so I felt good. I tried to help my team in any way possible."

Giannis, when asked about his knee again:
"I feel good. I feel good...my body feels good." https://t.co/wsHeXh736a
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) July 7, 2021

Giannis Antetokounmpo said that his left knee feels “good” after playing 35 minutes in Game 1.
— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) July 7, 2021

The Phoenix Suns are 5-point favorites in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, according to FanDuel.

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