On the night they broke their four-game losing streak, the Milwaukee Bucks faced a new cause for concern as their two-time MVP suffered an ιnjᴜry setback. Giannis Antetokounmpo strained his left calf late in the third quarter of the Bucks’ 104-91 win over the Boston Celtics. This game made history as the first in NBA history where neither team attempted a free throw, with only two free throws attempted throughout the entire game.

Following the game, Bucks coach Doc Rivers revealed that Antetokounmpo was undergoing an MRI on his calf and would also have his Achilles tendon examined, expressing a high level of concern for the star player’s condition. Despite the lineup change that saw veteran guard Patrick Beverley start ahead of Malik Beasley, who came off the bench for the first time all season, the focus remained on Antetokounmpo’s ιnjᴜry.

Antetokounmpo’s ιnjᴜry occurred late in the third quarter as he was moving up the court after a Celtics basket. He grabbed his left calf and had to be helped off the floor, later diagnosed with a left soleus strain. The Bucks managed to maintain their lead despite Antetokounmpo’s absence, thanks in part to a strong start that saw them take a 24-point lead in the first half. Despite the Celtics’ efforts, led by Jayson Tatum’s 22 points, the Bucks’ early dominance and resilience proved decisive.