Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesGiannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks' superstar, is still recovering from hyperextended left knee. He is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Phoenix Suns.However, the team hopes that he will play in the Finals some day.Marc Lasry, Bucks' co-governor, said Tuesday on CNBC that he was "pretty sure" he would play in the series. (h/t Mike Vorkunov from The Athletic). "The question is when."Antetokounmpo (26), missed Game 5 and 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Atlanta Hawks. Both wins were for Milwaukee.Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said that he would update the status of the Greek Freak for the NBA Finals. "The conversations between him and me, it's kinda private and we will see where he's at each day."It would be difficult to beat Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and a Suns team that is without Antetokounmpo, a two-time MVP. Milwaukee will not be able to replace Antetokounmpo's 28.2 points, 12.7 rebound and 5.2 assists per games this postseason.Point guard Jrue Holiday said that Giannis was a unique individual. We all know his basketball talents, but as human beings, he is truly unique. ... My opinion is that one of the most important things we did in the last two games was to play for him, have His back, and keep the fort while He was injured."Although Paul missed two games due to a positive COVID-19, the Suns have been mostly healthy throughout this postseason. The Los Angeles Clippers (Kawhi Lenard), Denver Nuggets(Anthony Davis), and Los Angeles Lakers ("Anthony Davis") missed key stars in their matches with Phoenix.Milwaukee may not face the Suns, at least in part of this series.Bobby Portis will continue to be in the starting line-up if that is the case. In relief duty, he was outstanding, scoring 17.0 points, 8.5 rebound, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 steals during the Bucks wins.He's not Antetokounmpo.
