The Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers will match off tonight in the NBA In-Season Tournament 2023 semifinals. At the moment of writing, Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to play tonight, which is crucial since it will determine the fate of the team’s advances to the finals. The recently turned 29-year-old traveled with his team to LA on his birthday last Wednesday.
2023 NBA IN-SEASON TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS ARE SET! 🍿
Los Angeles Lakers vs. New Orleans Pelicans
Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee BucksWho wins & advances? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/X1t1jrMgS8
— NBA Buzz (@OfficialNBABuzz) December 6, 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo: His Stats So Far
Giannis Antetokounmpo has been exceptionally brilliant this season, with an average of 30.1 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 5.2 assists per game, and shooting 61.1% from the field with a record of 2.0 steals per game on 63% shooting in five games.
In his match on Saturday, the two-time MVP got his first triple-double in the season, closing a win for the Bucks, scoring 132-121 over the Atlanta Hawks, and almost dropped a triple-double on his last match this Tuesday with the New York Knicks. Despite the tough challenge, the “Greek Freak” consistently scored 35 points, with 10.0 assists and 8.0 rebounds. He shot 15-of-22 from the field, closing a win for the Bucks, scoring 146-122 over the Knicks.
The first EVER in season tournament semifinals takes place TONIGHT 🍿
– Pacers vs Bucks
– Pelicans vs LakersWho you got? pic.twitter.com/YCMCAs5BsF
— NBA World (@NBAW0RLD24) December 7, 2023
However, things can get tricky for the Milwaukee Bucks, as in the previous game, Giannis, unfortunately, sustained a left ankle injury and couldn’t stop staggering in the game because he immediately had to rush back. During his Wednesday interview, he acknowledged having a bit of soreness due to the pain.
It feels good, obviously, a little bit sore today, but it is what it is. You get some treatment; you sleep a little bit, ice it, elevate it. Hopefully, it feels better tomorrow.”
Damian Lillard And Giannis Antetokounmpo Are Looking To Be In Sync
The Milwaukee Bucks are known for their offensive prowess, and with the onboard of Damian Lillard in a three-team trade, the Bucks are expected to work on their defense against the Indiana Pacers for tonight’s match. The All-Star Guard is averaging 29.6 points, 7.0 assists, 4.4 rebounds, 0.6 steals, and 4.0 3-pointers per game on 53.7% shooting. Since the departure of Jrue Holiday, Giannis is carrying a heavy load for the Bucks, posing as one of the frontrunners to grab a win for the MVP. It is a crucial match tonight for Giannis and Damien to synch with each other, as their chemistry so far hasn’t been a cakewalk.
Watch The Live Stream Of Milwaukee Bucks vs Indiana Pacers
Fans can live-stream tonight’s match between the Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers on ESPN.
