{"id":260373,"date":"2023-02-17T09:52:59","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T15:52:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=260373"},"modified":"2023-02-17T10:40:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:40:12","slug":"giannis-greek-freak-antetokounmpo-all-star-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/giannis-greek-freak-antetokounmpo-all-star-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Giannis ‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo Could Miss NBA All-Star Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Giannis “Greek Freak” Antetokounmpo sustained a right wrist injury against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night and exited the game in the first half. Even without Antetokounmpo, the Bucks still held off the Bulls to extend their winning streak to 12 victories in a row.<\/p>\n

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Milwaukee Bucks power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo winces in pain after suffering a wrist injury against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago. (Image: AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The freakish injury occurred in the second quarter after Antetokounmpo attempted a blocked shot, but collided with a stanchion. He quickly left the court and didn’t return to the game. X-rays were negative, and Antetokounmpo was diagnosed with a sprained wrist.<\/p>\n

We’ll just see how he feels tomorrow, see how he feels the next few days and continue to evaluate it,” said head coach Mike Budenholzer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Antetokounmpo played only nine minutes prior to his injury. He scored only two points, but hauled down seven rebounds and dished three assists.<\/p>\n

There’s a good chance that Antetokounmpo skips the upcoming 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend in order to preserve his health for a championship run.<\/p>\n

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Have to hope Giannis\u2019 wrist\/hand is okay after this pic.twitter.com\/xPBroLtViA<\/a><\/p>\n

— Lily Zhao (@LilySZhao) February 17, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n