Bucks without Giannis Antetokounmpo for Game 3 as series shifts to Indiana

The basketball world is still awaiting Giannis Antetokounmpo's 2024 NBA playoff debut — if there will even be one. The Bucks superstar was ruled out for Game 3 of the team's series against the Pacers — which stands at 1-1 — as he continues to deal with a left calf strain. Fellow All-Star Khris Middleton was in the lineup for the Bucks after tweaking his ankle on Tuesday in Game 2 after being ruled active earlier in the day . Antetokounmpo originally injured his calf on a non-contact play in the Bucks' 104-91 win against the Celtics on April 9. 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his calf on April 9. Getty Images 3 Giannis Antetokounmpo is helped off the court by Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Brook Lopez