Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs Celtics? Bucks talisman’s availability update ahead of Game 3
The Milwaukee Bucks lock horns with the Boston Celtics at the Fiserv Forum Arena on Saturday, May 7th for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series clash. The crunch game is set to begin at 3:30 PM ET (Sunday, May 8th at 1:00 AM IST).
With the series locked at 1-1, there is a huge importance on Game 3 as it will decide who takes the advantage in the series. However, NBA fans are curious to know whether or not Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will feature in the game on Saturday night.

Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight vs Celtics? Bucks reveal star man’s update for Game 3
Giannis Antetokounmpo is available to play for the Bucks tonight in Game 3 of the Easter Conference semifinals barring any late injury or issue. The team confirmed that their ‘Greek Freak’ trained with the team and should be ready to step out on the court for Game 3 against the Celtics.
In Photos: Bucks practice ahead of Game 3 vs. Celtics.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 6, 2022
Antetokounmpo averaged a stunning 29.9 points, 11.6 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game during the course of the regular season. He scored 28 points in Game 2 vs the Celtics but it wasn’t enough to guide the defending champions to victory on the night.
Antetokounmpo is well aware of how to deliver on the big stage and flaunted his brilliance towards the end of last season when he guided the Bucks to the NBA Championship. The six-time All-Star is expected to play a massive part in the game if the Bucks are to win Game 3 on Saturday.
Bucks vs Celtics Game 3 preview and injury reports
After the Bucks took a 1-0 lead in the series, the Celtics stormed back to win Game 2 10 thanks to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Grant Williams also put in a sold display, grabbing 21 points after coming off the bench. This sets up the series beautifully and for a fabulous clash on Saturday night.
Injury Update:
OUT:
Khris – Left knee; MCL sprain.PROBABLE:
George – Abdominal; strain.— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) May 7, 2022
For the Celtics, star guard Marcus Smart (thigh) is listed as probable after he missed Game 2. On the other hand, Khris Middleton (knee) is listed as out for the Bucks while George Hill (abdominal) is listed as probable.