Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors due to knee soreness.
Antetokounmpo was initially listed as probable for the Warriors showdown after being ruled out of Saturday's one-point win over the Sacramento Kings.
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But two-time reigning NBA MVP Antetokounmpo will sit out back-to-back games, the Bucks announced prior to tip-off.
Antetokounmpo has been averaging 28.8 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game this season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo is out (knee soreness) for tonight’s game against Golden State.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 7, 2021
The Bucks (32-17) – eyeing their first championship since 1971 – have won three consecutive games to sit third in the Eastern Conference.