The Milwaukee Bucks managed to end their four-game losing streak in the National Basketball Association (NBA) on April 9, albeit with concerns mounting over their star player’s injury.
During their home victory against the Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo sustained a calf injury, raising significant worries for the Bucks. The injury occurred in the third quarter when Antetokounmpo abruptly fell to the court without contact while passing to his teammate Damian Lillard. Antetokounmpo, who had previously missed games due to an Achilles injury in March, exited the game visibly in discomfort and did not return. The Bucks later reported that he had a left soleus strain and would undergo an MRI scan to assess the extent of the injury.
Milwaukee’s coach, Doc Rivers, expressed a somber mood regarding Antetokounmpo’s injury, acknowledging a high level of concern given his importance to the team’s success. Losing Antetokounmpo for an extended period would deal a severe blow to the Bucks’ playoff aspirations. Despite the victory, the injury cast a shadow over the team’s performance.
Meanwhile, in another notable match, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Los Angeles Lakers in a crucial game. The Warriors dominated with an impressive display of three-point shooting, securing 26 successful three-pointers out of 41 attempts. Stephen Curry led the charge with a flawless six-of-six performance from beyond the arc, contributing 23 points to the victory. Klay Thompson and Draymond Green also made significant contributions from long range.
In other NBA action, the Phoenix Suns dropped to seventh place in the Western Conference after a defeat to the Los Angeles Clippers, while the New Orleans Pelicans climbed to sixth place following their victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. Additionally, the Dallas Mavericks continued their winning streak with a commanding road win against the Charlotte Hornets, propelled by Luka Doncic’s impressive 39-point triple-double performance.
