Giannis ruled out for potential series-clincher vs. Hawks

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially listed star Giannis Antetokounmpo as out for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals Saturday against the Atlanta Hawks.

Antetokounmpo was initially doubtful for the encounter due to his left knee hyperextension.

The 26-year-old missed his first game of the postseason Thursday. However, the Bucks defeated the Hawks in Game 5 to move within one win of The Finals.

If Atlanta wins Game 6, there's belief Antetokounmpo would play in Game 7 on Monday, according to Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Milwaukee hasn't advanced to the championship round since 1974. The Bucks won their only title in 1971 after beating the Baltimore Bullets.