[Charania] There is optimism surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo (back) availability for Game 2 vs. Miami on Wednesday, sources say. From Run It Back on @FanDuelTV:

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1. Interesting how at the end he says they’re thinking he’ll be fine for game 2.

2. pls

3. Unfortunately for the rest of the league

   “We have Giannis and you don’t”

4. Never doubted it after he came back 2 games after bending his knee backwards in 2021 💪

5. Even if he can’t come back for game 2 the idea that it’s even a consideration is wonderful. It can only mean it’s not an Uber serious injury.

   I’m sure the dude is in a ton of pain but I bet he’ll take intense pain over really bad, lingering injury.

6. It’s the Heat and we should beat them without Giannis. It was all precautionary. Thanasis returned to the bench when he realized it was just a bruise.

7. He’s talking about beyond this sub, right?

8. Not to be doom and gloom but I’ll believe it when I see it.

9. He really does get beamed up to the mother ship anytime he gets hurt.

10. And just like that, Giannis will miraculously be probable for game 2. I’ll never take him for granted

11. No shit there is optimism he plays Sherlock Shams. Read any topic in this sub or any Bucks account on Twitter and you will see it all day long.

12. Amazing, if true! Gotta say though, I didn’t realize he’s struggling with his wrist still. I assumed it was basically fine since it isn’t taped. Sounds like, even if he’s at 100% effort, he’s never going to be at 100% health this postseason run, which is a bummer.

13. I know giannis bout to rustle jimmy butler after that ig post

14. Good, maybe we won’t shoot 45 threes next game.

15. When we win the next one, I’m expecting Giannis to make “I was butthurt” joke at the post-game press conference.

16. They better beat Miami by 34 points in the next game. Not 35, not 33, but 34. Do it for Giannis (number 34).

17. Knee, Wrist, Back… He’s banged up 🙁