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Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against Pacers?

The Milwaukee Bucks superstar is the latest player to enter the league's covid-19 protocols ahead of the NBA game against Indiana.

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play against Pacers?
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Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out of Wednesday's game against the Indiana Pacers after entering the NBA's health and safety protocols.

Giannis missing for Bucks

Antetokounmpo is the latest big-name player to be listed in the league's covid-19 protocols after Brooklyn Nets star James Harden on Tuesday.

Finals MVP Antetokounmpo has been averaging 27.0 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game for the defending champions this season.

Antetokounmpo is shooting 53.0 per cent from the field – his lowest number since the 2017-18 season, and 28.0 per cent from three-point range.

The Bucks (18-11) are third in the Eastern Conference, behind the Nets (19-8) and Chicago Bulls (17-10).