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Bucks Close Home Slate With 125-108 Win as NBA Reviews Giannis Sit-Out

League inquiry follows his claim he is healthy to play.

Overview

  • Milwaukee beat Brooklyn 125-108 on Friday at Fiserv Forum, led by AJ Green’s 35 points and a team-record 11 made threes, with Cormac Ryan adding a career-high 28.
  • Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the home finale with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise, extending his absence to 14 straight games.
  • After Antetokounmpo told reporters he felt healthy, the NBA opened an investigation into Milwaukee’s handling of his participation under the player participation policy.
  • Bucks general manager Jon Horst said the organization is making health-first decisions based on medical judgment regarding Antetokounmpo’s status.
  • Brooklyn played with a heavily depleted roster and fell to 20-61, holding the No. 3 lottery position with one game left, while Milwaukee continues to jockey with Chicago for better draft odds.