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Giannis Antetokounmpo cleared to start in NBA Finals Game 1 vs. Suns

After being upgraded from doubtful to questionable Tuesday morning, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been cleared to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) will play tonight in Game 1 of The Finals against the Phoenix Suns, league sources tell @YahooSports.

The Milwaukee Bucks later confirmed the news.

Antetokounmpo hasn't played since suffering a hyperextended left knee in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Atlanta Hawks on June 29.