Giannis doubtful for Game 6, Trae questionable due to foot injury
The biggest stars in this year's Eastern Conference finals have yet to be ruled out for Saturday's Game 6 matchup.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for the tilt due to a hyperextended left knee, the team announced Friday. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Hawks listed guard Trae Young as questionable with a deep bone bruise in his right foot.
Antetokounmpo missed the Bucks' 123-112 Game 5 win after sustaining a knee injury in Game 4, but there's a belief he'd be cleared to play Game 7 if the Hawks extend the series, sources told Yahoo Sports' Chris Haynes.
The two-time MVP is averaging 26.5 points, 10 boards, 5.5 assists, and 1.5 steals across four appearances in the conference finals.
Young missed the past two contests after injuring his foot in a freak accident with an official during Game 3. The 22-year-old is averaging 32.7 points on 47.9% shooting over three matchups in the conference finals.
Milwaukee can clinch its first Finals berth in 47 years with a victory Saturday at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
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