Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s Game 6. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo could play in potential Game 7 vs. Hawks?

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 7/2/21

The Milwaukee Bucks are hopeful they can finish off the Atlanta Hawks in six games. But if they can't, they might get a boost for Game 7.

According to Chris Hayes of Yahoo Sports, there is a belief that injured forward Giannis Antetokounmpo could be cleared for Game 7 if the Eastern Conference Finals go that long. Game 6 appears less likely for Antetokounmpo.

There’s belief Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) would be given the green light for a potential Game 7 if Hawks avoid elimination in Game 6 on Saturday, league sources tell @YahooSports.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2021

Antetokounmpo is listed as doubtful for Saturday’s Game 6. He has not played since suffering a hyperextended knee in Game 4. Amid fears that the injury could be a serious one, the Bucks got some good news about his status even before this latest report.

The other good news is this would seem to indicate that Antetokounmpo would have a chance of playing early on if the Bucks make the NBA Finals. They have to get past Atlanta first, and the Hawks could have some help coming their way for a do-or-die Game 6.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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