Officially, Giannis Antetokounmpo is still considered doubtful to play on Friday as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of their first-round series. The former back-to-back MVP has not figured in this series thus far, which is currently tied at 1-1 after Indiana’s upset win at the Fiserv Forum on Tuesday night.

Apr 2, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-USA TODAY Sports

Both Giannis and the Bucks are doing everything they can to get their talisman back on the floor, and it appears that Antetokounmpo is making steady progress on his road to recovery.

Milwaukee Bucks News: Doc Rivers Update on Giannis Antetokounmpo

Apr 7, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives to the basket against New York Knicks in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
According to Milwaukee shot-caller Doc Rivers, Giannis “did a lot of floor stuff today, probably the most I’ve seen.” The former NBA champion coach made this revelation after Thursday’s team practice.

While this is an undeniable step in the right direction for the eight-time All-Star, Rivers himself does not sound very confident about Anteotkounmpo getting back on the floor for Game 3:

“He’s getting close,” Rivers said, via Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “But, I don’t know what that even means. I’m being honest. I saw him moving around and in my mind I said he’s getting close. Does that mean a day, four days? I’m not sure.”

Feb 9, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee coach Doc R yells out instructions against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Right now, the Bucks have no other choice but to hope and pray that Giannis is able to recover as soon as humanly possible. They need their superstar back in the mix immediately as they face the distinct possibility of another heartbreaking first-round exit.
Mar 14, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee forward Giannis during warmups prior to the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
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