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Giannis sidelined vs. Wizards with quad, hip issues

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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out Friday against the Washington Wizards.

The MVP candidate is dealing with right quad soreness and a left hip contusion. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer said the injuries occurred a few games ago and that the team has been managing it, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Matt Velazquez.

This is Antetokounmpo's third missed game this season. The Bucks are 2-0 so far without him.

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