Fansided · Feb 24
Delayed Giannis return finally bit the Bucks in painfully predictable way
Surprise, surprise, they could have used a strong, athletic forward against Toronto.
Team World forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026. | Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesEntering Sunday's game against Toronto, the Milwaukee Bucks had won six of seven, gaining unexpected momentum with Giannis Antetokounmpo still sidelined by a calf strain.
Projected to re-take the floor shortly after the All-Star break, he remains without a definite timetable to return. If that 122-94 loss showed the Bucks anything, it's that they may need him back sooner rather than later.