Two of the NBA 's biggest superstars are facing a race against time to be fit for their respective team’s next Play-Off games on Wednesday night.
Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a lower back contusion during the Milwaukee Bucks ’ defeat to the Miami Heat in their opening game, while Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant suffered a hand injury during his side’s loss to the LA Lakers.
As Antetokounmpo continues to recover, the 2021 NBA champion has sat out practice, but coach Mike Budenholzer said the team was still feeling optimistic about the two-time MVP's ability to play.