Giannis Antetokounmpo Now Has Shot At Playing In NBA Finals Game 1

Perhaps Giannis Antetokounmpo will take the floor Tuesday night after all.

The Bucks on Monday listed the superstar forward as doubtful for Tuesday night's NBA Finals Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns. But things changed Tuesday afternoon, when Milwaukee upgraded Antetokounmpo, who has been dealing with a knee injury, to questionable.

He likely will be a game-time decision.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is questionable (left knee hyperextension) for #NBAFinals Game 1 tonight. pic.twitter.com/Jo6sn8OBXQ

— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) July 6, 2021

Reporting with @Malika_Andrews: Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo has continued around-the-clock treatment on his left knee with hopes of becoming cleared to play Game 1 of the Finals vs. Phoenix tonight. There’s expected to be a game-time decision on his availability.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2021

Obviously, this is great news for the Bucks, who need all the help they can get against a Suns team that has looked excellent throughout the NBA playoffs.

Tipoff for Game 1 is scheduled 9 p.m. ET in Phoenix.