When Giannis Antetokounmpo writhed in pain with a second twist of his right ankle, a season that’s had so many twists took one more turn without clarity to a conclusion.
The Milwaukee Bucks staved off an embarrassing sweep at the hands of the Miami Heat with a gutsy, 118-115 overtime win on Sunday that showed they had more heart and competitive character than they showed previously.
The adjustments they needed to make with Antetokounmpo, they made out of necessity without him — perhaps playing over their heads out of desperation, opening the door to a possible return on Tuesday for Game 5 if his ailing ankle allows.