Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing today against Boston Celtics? Latest on Milwaukee Bucks 2xMVP's status explored (Nov. 10)
The Milwaukee Bucks will cross swords against the defending champions Boston Celtics on Sunday, with superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will lead the team's charge. The two-time NBA MVP is available to play today after being listed as "probable" for this blockbuster matchup between two powerhouse Eastern Conference teams.
Giannis has played in eight of the Bucks’ nine games this season, missing only their 116-114 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Despite a right abductor strain, the former NBA Finals MVP has pushed through his injury in the team’s last two games against the Utah Jazz and New York Knicks.
In Milwaukee’s most recent game, the eight-time NBA All-Star played 32 minutes, recording 24 points, 12 rebounds and two assists, though the Bucks fell in a 116-94 blowout at Madison Square Garden in New York.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo urges his team to compete
Giannis Antetokounmpo was visibly frustrated following the Milwaukee Bucks' recent loss to the New York Knicks. The Bucks superstar didn’t hold back, passionately urging his team to raise their level of competition.
"Coming to New York, playing the way we’re playing, teams will not just give us games," said Antetokounmpo.
"Teams will not feel bad about us. We have to come out with the mentality that we’ve got to compete for every possession, one possession at a time. We’ve got to do a better job competing. We didn’t compete at all," he added.
The Bucks are struggling to perform at their best, currently sitting at 13th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 2-7 record under Doc Rivers.
While Giannis Antetokounmpo has been delivering impressive numbers, his efforts have not yet translated into wins for the team. The Greek superstar is averaging 30.1 points on 60.5% shooting, along with 12.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game.
How to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo in action during Bucks vs. Celtics game?
The Milwaukee Bucks vs. Boston Celtics game is scheduled to take place on Sunday, Nov. 10, at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game will tip off at 3:30 p.m. EDT (12:30 p.m. PT).
The Bucks vs. Celtics game will be broadcast live on NBCS-BOS (local) and FanDuel Sports Network - Wisconsin (local). The pre-game coverage will begin one hour before tip off. Hoops fans will also have the option to stream the game live on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).