Bucks rule out Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) for Game 3

Milwaukee is taking the floor in Indianapolis on Friday night without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was ruled out for the sixth consecutive game with a strained left calf.Antetokounmpo was ruled out Friday at shootaround with Khris Middleton (right ankle) questionable.The Bucks, the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference, and sixth-seeded Pacers are tied 1-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series with Game 3 on Friday night.Middleton scored 23 points in Game 1 and had 15 points and six assists in Game 2. He was listed Thursday as doubtful for Game 3, but head coach Doc Rivers said the former All-Star was able to do light work on Friday.Game 4 is scheduled for Sunday night in Indianapolis before the series shifts back to Milwaukee for Game 5 on Tuesday (April 30).

Headlines