The Milwaukee Bucks have announced that both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard will be sidelined for Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers due to injuries. Antetokounmpo is dealing with a left calf strain, while Lillard has a right Achilles strain. The Bucks, currently trailing 3-1 in the series, will be without their top two scorers, which poses a significant challenge as teams missing their top two scorers in the postseason have historically struggled.
Antetokounmpo has been out of action since sustaining a left soleus muscle strain three weeks ago in a game against the Boston Celtics. Despite showing positive signs during a recent workout, where he ran on the court for the first time since the injury, Antetokounmpo's participation in Game 5 remains ruled out. Bucks coach Doc Rivers mentioned that Antetokounmpo engaged in some shooting activities but did not undergo an extensive on-court session leading up to the game.
