3 things the Bucks must do without Giannis Antetokounmpo to win Game 5 ANDREW WAGNER For the State Journal Jul 1, 2021 Jul 1, 2021 Updated Jul 2, 2021 Milwaukee Bucks forwards Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton high five during the NBA playoffs in 2021. CURTIS COMPTON, ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ANDREW WAGNER For the State Journal MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo's hyperextended left knee will keep him off the floor Thursday night for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, but it won't mark the first time the Milwaukee Bucks have taken the floor without their superstar.kAmp?E6E@<@F?>A@ >:DD65 `` 82>6D E9:D D62D@?] |:=H2F<66 H6?E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^HHH]DE2E>FD6]4@>^?32^2D<^3F4<D\C64@C5\H:E9@FE\8:2??:D\a_a`Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qme\d :? E9@D6 4@?E6DEDk^2m 3FE ?@?6 @7 E9@D6 82>6D 925 2?JE9:?8 4=@D6 E@ H92EVD @? E96 =:?6 H96? E96 qF4<D E2<6 @? 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College Bucks say Giannis Antetokounmpo 'doubtful' for Game 5 vs. Hawks after no structural damage found in left knee STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press
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How 'Mr. Brightside' and an intermission reset kept Wisconsin women's hockey's season alive The Badgers had to reset after allowing a late goal in regulation. Music helped do it, both in the locker room and after the intermission.
'You have no idea how close I was': Wisconsin women's hockey's winning goal-scorer almost left sport Claire Enright wasn't the most likely goal-scoring hero for the Badgers but it backed up her decision to return from a knee injury two years ago.
Wisconsin men's hockey heads east for NCAA matchup against new opponent The Badgers are in the NCAA Tournament for only the third time in the last 12 seasons, and their first-round opponent is an unfamiliar one.
Band, fans welcome Wisconsin women's hockey players arriving for Frozen Four Here's how it looked as the Badgers arrived at rainy Pegula Ice Arena for Friday's NCAA Frozen Four semifinal game against Penn State.
Is Wisconsin men's hockey in the NCAA Tournament? Saturday result provides answer The Badgers left it up to results of other teams to determine their NCAA Tournament fate. They needed something to break their way Saturday.
