NBA Fans React to Giannis Antetokounmpo News Before Bucks-Pelicans

Milwaukee Bucks fans are polarized about Giannis Antetokounmpo's availability against the New Orleans Pelicans

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

After an absolutely wild comeback win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks face off against the 14th-seeded New Olreans Pelicans on Thursday night.

While the Pelicans have essentially nothing to play for at this point, the Milwaukee Bucks can't say the same for themselves. The Bucks are only two games ahead of the sixth-seeded Detroit Pistons and two games behind the fourth-seeded Indiana Pacers.

The Bucks are also about to begin a back-to-back with the Pelicans being the first stop. So, the team has a difficult decision to make on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks have listed Giannis Antetokounmpo as probable against the Pelicans, which has many fans divided.

Injury Report - April 10 vs. New Orleans

Out:
Damian Lillard (Right Calf Deep Vein Thrombosis)
Jericho Sims (Right Thumb UCL Sprain)

Questionable:
Pat Connaughton (Right Ankle Sprain)

Probable:
Giannis Antetokounmpo (Left Shoulder Tendinopathy)

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 9, 2025

"Giannis you don’t not need to be playing on a first game of a back to back, especially when that 2nd game has serious playoff implications," one concerned fan said.

"We win this and the pistons loose to the Knicks we locked the 5 seed and giannis can rest 🤞," said another fan with a different opinion.

"Win this, play Giannis and rest him for the last two games of the season," said another fan.

"Rest Giannis! We need him for the Pistons games," said another differing fan.

Giannis never play 65 games finish? https://t.co/XJnholQRAy

— Imarhiagbe Jeffrey Omosefe Ayomide (@jeff_blaq) April 9, 2025

Without Lillard available, it's hard to say that the Bucks would be the favorite against the Pelicans without Giannis playing. However, New Orleans will be incredibly shorthanded as they face off against Milwaukee.

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