MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 01: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on before Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks at Fiserv Forum on July 01, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Giannis ruled out for potential series-clincher vs. Hawks

5 years ago
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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.

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