Giannis’ Status in Doubt: Will Bucks Face Knicks Without Their MVP?

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status hangs in the balance as the Bucks gear up for Friday’s high-stakes NBA Cup showdown against the Knicks. After sitting out the last four games nursing an abductor strain, the Greek Freak is once again listed as questionable, sparking all kinds of speculation — will he play or watch from the sidelines? With Milwaukee’s season spiraling at 8-11 and a harrowing six-game losing streak, the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Bucks. Meanwhile, the Knicks, riding the momentum of a recent victory, control their own fate and are hungry to notch a third straight win to encroach deeper into the quarterfinals. If Giannis sits, New York’s chances get a juicy boost, but let’s not forget the maestro’s explosive 37-point, eight-rebound, seven-assist masterpiece against the Knicks earlier this season. It’s a suspense thriller of a matchup that could tilt the group play finale either way. LEARN MORE

The Bucks are listing Giannis Antetokounmpo as questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup meeting with the Knicks.

Antetokounmpo has missed Milwaukee’s last four games due to an abductor strain.

He was also questionable heading into Wednesday’s meeting with the Heat, but ended up remaining sidelined.

It’s looking like he may come down to a game-time decision again, but if the All-Star were to miss another game, it would be a nice boost for New York as they look to secure their third consecutive win.

The Bucks, on the other hand, now sit at 8-11 on the season and have dropped six straight.

Wednesday’s Knicks win guaranteed that they control their own destiny heading into Friday’s group play finale.

They will advance to the quarterfinals with a win Friday, but will have to do so as a Wild Card with a loss.

Antetokounmpo had 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in a win over the Knicks earlier this season.