MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks will be without star player Giannis Antetokounmpo for Sunday evening’s matchup against the Orlando Magic, as team officials continue managing his recovery from a right calf strain that sidelined him for 15 consecutive contests.
Milwaukee’s decision to rest the superstar forward comes as they face their second game in back-to-back nights. The 6-foot-11 player delivered an impressive performance Saturday, contributing 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists during 27 minutes of play as Milwaukee ended a four-game losing streak with a commanding 113-99 win over Utah.
Since coming back from the calf injury that kept him out for five weeks, Antetokounmpo has appeared in just three contests. The 31-year-old has dealt with right calf strain issues on two different occasions during this campaign.
Sunday’s absence will bring Antetokounmpo’s total missed games this season to 30, establishing a new personal record. His previous high for games missed in any single season was 21.
Through 33 games played this year, Antetokounmpo is posting averages of 27.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.5 assists per contest.
Milwaukee will also be without their second-highest scorer Kevin Porter Jr. for the third consecutive game due to swelling in his right knee.
