MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo says he’s healthy and wants to play even as the Milwaukee Bucks continue to say the two-time MVP is too injured to take the floor.
Photos: Bucks host Celtics in Eastern Conference battle
Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum looks on before a game against the Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.
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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gestures during the first half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Myles Turner drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Derrick White during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Ousmane Dieng drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Sam Hauser during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma drives to the basket between Boston Celtics' Derrick White, right, and Neemias Queta during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Andre Jackson Jr. drives to the basket between Boston Celtics' Neemias Queta, left, and Derrick White during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Luka Garza, center right, during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Cormac Ryan drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Payton Pritchard during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma looks to shoot against Boston Celtics' Luka Garza during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee Bucks' Ousmane Dieng drives to the basket against Boston Celtics' Sam Hauser during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.
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Injured Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo talks with an official during the first half Friday in Milwaukee.