Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has missed playing in the playoffs over the last couple of years. It has led Milwaukee to being eliminated from the playoffs in the first-round.
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Apr 1, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Cody Martin (17) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
The Bucks are looking to avoid being eliminated from the first round for the third consecutive season. For now, Milwaukee is the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 41-34 record. They would face the New York Knicks (48-28) if the season ended today. The Detroit Pistons (42-34) and the Indiana Pacers (45-31) would be the five vs four matchup in the Eastern Conference.
Milwaukee Bucks Giannis Antetokounmpo Makes Bold Statement Ahead Of Playoffs
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Apr 1, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) looks for the ball against Phoenix Suns forward Cody Martin (17) and guard Devin Booker (1) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images
Milwaukee just has seven games remaining before the start of the 2025 NBA playoffs. The Bucks defeated the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night 133-123. After the game on Tuesday night, Antetokounmpo spoke to reporters. He said,
“We’re fighting for our lives. We’re fighting for our lives. They think I’m joking, but I’m not joking. We’re fighting for our lives right here. Every win counts.”
Antetokounmpo is trying to get his team into a playoff mind set already. This season, the Bucks superstar is averaging 30.4 PPG, 11.8 RPG, 6.0 APG, and is shooting 60.2% from the field. Milwaukee is looking to get past the first round in 2025. If they don’t, then there will be questions about his future with this franchise also.
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