Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is back. The two-time NBA Most Valuable Player and Milwaukee’s franchise player finally returned on the court Monday night against the Boston Celtics at Fiserv Forum.
Antetokounmpo had not played since a Jan. 23 game against the Denver Nuggets in Milwaukee due to a calf injury, but now that he’s healthy again, the Bucks are hoping to start collecting wins again.
Antetokounmpo did not waste much time announcing his comeback, as it took him just less than two minutes to score his first bucket versus the Celtics.
For his first points in his return, Antetokounmpo brought the ball down the court and immediately attacked the gut of Boston’s defense, bullying his way to the basket and brushing aside Celtics big man Nikola Vucevic, who looked helpless in trying to block Antetokounmpo’s path to the rim for an easy layup.
You can watch the play here:
Giannis Antetokounmpo IS BACK!
His first bucket tonight pic.twitter.com/qYrKzRTn07
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) March 3, 2026
Antetokounmpo’s return should boost Milwaukee’s slim chances to make the NBA Playoffs
The Bucks are still hoping that they can make the NBA Playoffs or at least the Play-in Tournament in the Eastern Conference, but there has to be some sense of urgency for Milwaukee. Antetokounmpo’s return is telling of the team’s desire to continue competing despite how badly the 2025-26 NBA season is going for them.
Before his injury, the 31-year-old Antetokounmpo had season averages of 28.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game, while shooting 64.5 percent from the floor — numbers that Milwaukee greatly missed and now hopes to get regularly again from their best player.
Dec 27, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Milwaukee forward Antetokounmpo (34) slaps hands with forward Bobby Portis (9) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
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