The absences of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Trae Younger are looming massive because the Bucks and Hawks look to maintain their championship hopes alive.

Each Antetokounmpo (hyperextension of left knee) and Younger (bone bruise in proper foot) are recovering from accidents suffered through the 2021 Jap Convention finals. A Younger-less Atlanta workforce managed to even the collection with a Recreation 4 win, however Milwaukee responded by taking Recreation 5 with out Antetokounmpo.

MORE: How Bucks bludgeoned Hawks in Recreation 5 with inside excellence

Each stars have not been dominated out of the NBA playoffs, so when will they return to the court docket?

Listed below are the newest updates on Antetokounmpo and Younger forward of Saturday’s Recreation 6.

Will Giannis Antetokounmpo play vs. Hawks?

UPDATE: The Bucks introduced Saturday afternoon that Antetokounmpo is out for Recreation 6.

ORIGINAL: Antetokounmpo is listed as uncertain on the official Recreation 6 harm report. He was given the identical designation forward of Recreation 5 earlier than in the end being dominated out.

Whereas it appears unlikely Antetokounmpo shall be obtainable for Recreation 6, there’s some excellent news for Bucks followers. Yahoo Sports activities’ Chris Haynes stories that the two-time NBA MVP may very well be cleared to play if the collection reaches a Recreation 7.

By means of 15 postseason video games, Antetokounmpo is averaging 28.2 factors, 12.7 rebounds and 5.2 assists whereas capturing 55.1 p.c from the sphere.

Will Trae Younger play vs. Bucks?

UPDATE: Younger will play in Recreation 6, in line with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Malika Andrews.

ORIGINAL: Younger is listed as questionable for Recreation 6. The 22-year-old was additionally listed as questionable earlier than Recreation 5 however did not play after testing out his injured foot throughout pregame warmups.

Hawks coach Nate McMillan advised reporters Friday that Younger’s availability might come right down to how a lot ache he’s feeling in that proper foot.

By means of 15 postseason video games, Younger is averaging 29.8 factors and 9.5 assists.

Bucks vs. Hawks Recreation 6 harm report

(Present as of 5:30 p.m. ET Saturday)