Milwaukee Bucks’ standout player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, had to be assisted off the court after sustaining a calf injury during their 104-91 triumph against the Boston Celtics. Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, contributed 15 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists before his injury in the third quarter, where he visibly clutched his left leg and was escorted out by teammates. The Bucks later confirmed it as a left soleus strain, ruling him out for the remainder of the game.
Despite the setback, the Bucks ended their own four-game losing streak and halted the Celtics’ five-game unbeaten run. With three regular-season games left, they are poised to secure the number two seed in the Eastern Conference by potentially overcoming the Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
In other NBA action, the Los Angeles Lakers, led by LeBron James’ 33 points, succumbed to a 134-120 loss against the Golden State Warriors, with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry spearheading the visitors’ offense.
Elsewhere, Victor Wembanyama’s 18 points and stellar defensive performance guided the San Antonio Spurs to a 102-87 victory over the injury-plagued Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Edwards shone with a career-high 51 points, propelling the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 130-121 win against the Washington Wizards, while Luka Doncic’s triple-double, including 39 points, powered the Dallas Mavericks to a 130-104 triumph over the Charlotte Hornets.
Additional victories saw the Oklahoma City Thunder defeating the Sacramento Kings 112-105 and the Denver Nuggets securing a 111-95 win over the Utah Jazz. Notably, Jalen Brunson’s remarkable 45-point display led the New York Knicks to a 128-117 road victory over the Chicago Bulls.
