Giannis Ruled Out of Game 6 vs. Hawks Due to Left Knee Injury


This marks Antetokounmpo's second missed game of the series because of his hyperextended left knee injury, while Young returns after missing the past two games.

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Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals will see the return of one ascendant superstar, while another remains on the shelf with an injury.

Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for Saturday's game, the team announced on Saturday. Meanwhile, Hawks guard Trae Young will reportedly suit up after missing the last two games with a bruised foot, according to ESPN's Malika Andrews and Adrian Wojnarowski.

This marks Antetokounmpo's second missed game of the series because of his hyperextended left knee injury. Per ESPN, it is not certain when Antetokounmpo will return this postseason.

The two-time MVP exited Milwaukee's Game 4 loss to the Hawks on Tuesday after suffering the injury in the third quarter and did not return. 

Young was injured during Game 3 after tripping over an official's foot during the third quarter. He left the game but returned for the fourth, though appeared to be hindered by the incident and was less effective.

In 15 games this postseason, Young has averaged 29.8 points and 9.5 assists per game. He's topped 30 points eight times, including ripping off 48 points in Atlanta's Game 1 win over the Bucks in this series.

"Another Day, Another Opportunity," Young posted to Twitter on Saturday afternoon.

Milwaukee will look to close out the series on Saturday and make a Finals appearance for the first time since 1974. The Bucks have a 3-2 lead in the series. 

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