Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Sunday’s game at Fiserv Forum with a right calf strain, marking his 11th consecutive absence in the 2025–26 NBA season. Although he participated in a pregame workout, a promising sign for his recovery, he had already been ruled out for the matchup.
“Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still out for today’s game with a right calf strain, is going through some pregame work here in Fiserv Forum,” Eric Nehm wrote on a post on X (formerly Twitter) along with a video of Giannis Antetokounmpo during shootaround.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is still out for today’s game with a right calf strain, is going through some pregame work here in Fiserv Forum. pic.twitter.com/yECm5Ee70E
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) February 22, 2026
Without the Greek Freak, the Bucks fell 122 to 94 to the Toronto Raptors.
The defeat ended a three-game winning streak for Doc Rivers’ team, dropping Milwaukee’s record to 24–31. As the Bucks fight to remain relevant in the Eastern Conference playoff race, they are counting on Antetokounmpo’s return to fuel a late-season push. His health continues to be a major focus, alongside ongoing trade speculation that is expected to flare up again once the season concludes.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks fall to the Raptors
Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Kevin Porter (7) drives for the basket against Toronto Raptors guard RJ Barrett (9) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Bucks fell short in the matchup, despite strong contributions from Porter, who led the team with 21 points and 10 assists, marking his seventh game with at least 10 assists this season. Myles Turner returned from a two-game absence due to injury, adding 14 points on 6-of-11 shooting, while Cam Thomas chipped in 15 points off the bench. Ryan Rollins scored 21 points but struggled from the field, going 6 of 17, and added nine rebounds. Ousmane Dieng had a rough outing, finishing scoreless on 0-of-4 shooting in 15 minutes.
Antetokounmpo sat out his 11th consecutive game after straining his right calf on January 23. This season, the Bucks have a 15-15 record with him in the lineup and are 9-16 in games he has missed.
Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks on from the bench in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors as he recovers from a calf injury at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Both teams face consecutive home games on Tuesday and Wednesday. Toronto will welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs, while Milwaukee braces for key contests against the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers.