The two-time MVP suffered a hyperextended left knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks, and though he prevented any structural damage, he hasnt played given that. “As of right now they are still not sure whether Giannis will be able to go,” Greenberg included. “But as it was explained to me, Giannis is going to battle tooth and nail to be in the lineup.”

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Following the series-clinching win over the Hawks, coach Mike Budenholzer told press reporters its a “everyday” scenario. His full quote:

Its special to view the communication, the trust that he has. You have to listen to the player and then you have to listen to the sports efficiency group, and at some point Jon Horst and myself are part of the conversations, however its just a day-to-day thing. The conversations in between he and myself and he and the sports performance group, its kind of private and well see where he is each day.All informed, it appears like things are advancing toward a Giannis return at some point in this series, and being upgraded to questionable for Game 1 is a favorable sign that his return could be simply around the corner.

The two-time MVP suffered a hyperextended left knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks, and though he prevented any structural damage, he hasnt played since. “As of right now they are still uncertain whether Giannis will be able to go,” Greenberg included. “But as it was described to me, Giannis is going to combat tooth and nail to be in the lineup.”

You have to listen to the player and then you have to listen to the sports efficiency group, and at some point Jon Horst and myself are part of the discussions, but its just an everyday thing. The conversations between he and myself and he and the sports performance group, its kind of private and well see where he is each day.All informed, it appears like things are advancing towards a Giannis return at some point in this series, and being updated to questionable for Game 1 is a positive indication that his return could be simply around the corner.

The Bucks showed in Games 5 and 6 against the Hawks that theyre still a powerful group even without their best player. But as they prepare for their very first Finals appearance in almost 50 years, theres no concern they d prefer to do so with Giannis on the court..