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Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks fade late to Cavaliers 123-116

The Milwaukee Bucks have not been knocked out of the play-in race in the NBA playoff picture, but their path is becoming tougher by the day. Even so, Milwaukee showed some grit against the Cleveland Cavaliers, competing without two starters before fading in the final minutes of a 123-116 defeat on March 17 at Fiserv Forum.

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Cavs rise at right time to take down feisty Bucks

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 123-116 road win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. … 1. The Cavs played with their food for a little bit here, but it ended up OK.

NBA News / Brew Hoop / March 17

Rapid Recap: Cavaliers 123, Bucks 116

Without Giannis and Myles Turner, the Milwaukee Bucks put up a surprisingly good fight against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but their hot shooting wasn’t enough in Tuesday’s home loss, going down 123-116.

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Report: Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee, bone bruise) to be re-evaluated in 1 week

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will be shelved for at least a week after being diagnosed with a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise, ESPN reported on Tuesday.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers gives mixed report on latest injury timeline for Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks are 28-39 on the season and dropping further and further out of contention for a play-in spot. They are currently 5.5 games behind the Charlotte Hornets, who are 34-34, for the tenth seed in the Eastern Conference.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / March 17

Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo injury gets an update from Doc Rivers

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo out at least a week

The news could have been worse. Much worse. Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise and will be reevaluated in one week, per ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo injury update leaves Bucks facing uncertainty

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Out At Least One Week Due To Knee Injury

Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been diagnosed with a left knee hyperextension and bone bruise and will be re-evaluated in one week, ESPN’s Shams Charania tweets.

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Bucks get highly concerning Giannis Antetokounmpo injury news before Cavaliers game

The Milwaukee Bucks will not have the services of superstar power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo for at least a week because of an injury concern. “Milwaukee

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Giannis Antetokounmpo may be a trade target for a surprising team

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 17

March Madness pressure can uncover a diamond for the Bucks

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NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / March 17

Milwaukee Bucks injury report and game preview for final 2025-26 matchup with Cleveland Cavaliers

The Milwaukee Bucks are 28-39 as the 2025-26 NBA season end draws closer and closer. They are currently the 11th seeded team in the Eastern Conference, which is 5.5 games back of the Charlotte Hornets for the 10th (and final) spot in the conference’s playoff picture.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / March 16

Three Players Milwaukee Bucks Should Eye in March Madness

The Milwaukee Bucks scouting department is turning its attention to March Madness and some of the top prospects in the country. Some members of the Milwaukee Bucks On SI staff identified a player the team should look at going into the tournament.

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