The Milwaukee Bucks will be without reserve forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo, who was placed in the NBA’s health and safety protocol before Game 5 of the finals on Saturday. The NBA also announced that Sean Wright wouldn’t be able to officiate due to the league’s health and safety protocols. The loss of Antetokounmpo doesn’t have an impact on the Bucks rotation; he has played 45 minutes in 13 playoff games. The main concern is whether Thanasis’ absence will impact his brother, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. “I think the health and safety protocols are on the front of everybody’s minds right now,” Budenholzer said.

Source: thestar July 18, 2021 00:56 UTC