Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the court after a nearly six-week absence due to a right calf strain, scoring 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 assists in the Bucks’ 108-81 loss to the Celtics. At 31, he acknowledged the need to approach his rehab and gameplay more cautiously, given his recurring calf issues that have caused him to miss 29 games this season. Despite feeling “a little bit rusty,” he expressed gratitude for being back on the court and supporting his teammates. The Bucks are currently 3½ games behind the Hornets for the final play-in spot in the Eastern Conference amid trade rumors surrounding Antetokounmpo.
