Giannis Antetokounmpo Out Again as Bucks Face Trail Blazers

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a groin injury. This marks his third consecutive game missed after the Bucks suffered losses to the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons without him.

The Bucks have struggled in their recent games without Antetokounmpo, holding a record of just 1-3 in situations when he does not take the court. Despite these challenges, the team is favored to win at home against Portland, which is also underperforming with a record below .500 so far this season.

When in play, Antetokounmpo has displayed remarkable skill, averaging 31.2 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists per game with an impressive shooting percentage of 62.9 from the field, alongside 50.0 percent from beyond the arc. The Bucks have been one of the best offensive teams in the league with him on the court, but they have found it difficult to score in his absence.

In his place, Myles Turner has not stepped up offensively, averaging only 12.4 points per game at a shooting rate of 43.9 percent. He has not surpassed 15.5 points in most matches and has averaged merely 9.6 field goal attempts this season, indicating a need for increased scoring.

The Bucks are facing a tough matchup against a Trail Blazers team that is coming off a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. With Giannis sidelined and the Bucks struggling, fans will be watching closely to see if they can turn things around in his absence.