Bucks' DiVincenzo to miss rest of playoffs with foot injury

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (22) and Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) reach for the loose ball during the fourth quarter of Game 1. Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo to miss remainder of playoffs with 'serious' foot injury

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 5/28/21

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo will miss the remainder of the NBA playoffs with a "serious" tendon injury in his left foot, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Milwaukee Bucks guard Donte DiVincenzo has suffered a serious tendon injury in his left foot and will miss the remainder of the playoffs, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 28, 2021

DiVincenzo suffered the injury during the second quarter of Thursday's 113-84 Game 3 win over the Miami Heat. He drove past Goran Dragic, who fouled him, but stopped in pain before going up for a shot.

He then limped off the floor and did not return to the game.

DiVincenzo, a starter, has been vital to Milwaukee's success this season. The 24-year-old averaged a career-high 10.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game while shooting 42% from the field and 37.9% from deep.

With DiVincenzo sidelined, the Bucks will likely turn to a mixture of PJ Tucker, Pat Connaughton and Bryn Forbes to fill his spot.

Milwaukee is up 3-0 on Miami, with Game 4 set for Saturday afternoon. The Bucks are looking at a second-round matchup against the mighty Brooklyn Nets, and DiVincenzo's absence will undoubtedly be felt.

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