Breaking: Giannis Antetokounmpo's Final Injury Status for Bucks-Pelicans

The Milwaukee Bucks have released Giannis Antetokounmpo's final injury status against the New Orleans Pelicans

Mar 28, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) passes the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Bucks find themselves battling with the Detroit Pistons for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, taking their half-game lead on the road Sunday night to face the New Orleans Pelicans. With the Pelicans having most of their top scorers on the injury report, it's a must-win scenario for the Bucks heading toward the end of the season.

Even though the Bucks find themselves on a three-game winning streak, it's been on the shoulder of Giannis Antetokounmpo playing some of his best basketball. The former MVP has averaged 36.0 points, 13.7 assists, and 12.3 rebounds during the winning streak. However, recent news has him on the injury report against the Pelicans.

Giannis Antetokounmpo (shoulder) ruled out Sunday.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) April 6, 2025

The Bucks have downgraded Antetokounmpo to out as he's dealing with a left shoulder injury. He was previously listed as doubtful on the latest injury report.

Now with both Lillard and Antetokounmpo sidelined, the Bucks will look toward mid-season acquisition Kyle Kuzma for the scoring load in an opportunity to get some reps before the playoffs. In addition, the other mid-season acquisition, Kevin Porter Jr., is coming off his best game with the Bucks in their win over the Miami Heat posting 24 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists.

Nov 12, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) sits with guard Damian Lillard on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images | Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

In a game that will be missing a lot of star power, the Bucks and Pelicans are set to tip-off at 8:30 p.m. ESt.

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