NBA Finals Bucks-Suns: Mike Budenholzer Speaks About Giannis Antetokounmpo Before Game 1

Mike Budenholzer spoke to reporters before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer spoke to reporters before Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday evening in Phoenix, Arizona. 

Budenholzer spoke about Giannis Antetokounmpo, and what he said can be seen embedded in Tweets below from Gerald Bourguet of FanSided, Eric Nehm of The Atheltic and Lukas Weese of The Undefeated. 

A video from NBA TV of Budenholzer talking to NBA TV's Jared Greenberg can also be seen below in a Tweet.

.@JaredSGreenberg talks with Coach Bud about the latest on Giannis' status ahead of Game 1 pic.twitter.com/L6hkE8ApVV

— NBA TV (@NBATV) July 6, 2021

Mike Budenholzer on Giannis: "He did some work on the court, we'll take a second and listen to him in the back." Said he's still a game-time decision

— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) July 6, 2021

Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer tells reporters that they will update the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo (hyperextended left knee) as necessary for Game 1 tonight.

— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) July 6, 2021

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer on Giannis:

"He's been making progress."

Says his status is up in the air for Game 1.#NBAFinals #FearTheDeer pic.twitter.com/qvtewWsvaM

— Lukas Weese (@Weesesports) July 6, 2021

The Phoenix Suns are 5.5-point favorites in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, according to FanDuel.

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