Is Giannis Antetokounmpo playing tonight against Wizards? Latest injury update on Bucks’ superstar ahead of matchup (April 4, 2023)

Giannis Antetokounmpo is off the Milwaukee Bucks' injury report for the first time in a long while. He will be available Tuesday night against the Washington Wizards.

The two-time NBA MVP has been dealing with right knee soreness for most of the season. He was given the night off on Mar. 27 versus the Detroit Pistons as the Bucks wanted to manage his load.

Antetokounmpo has been ruled probable in his past three games before he was finally stricken off the injury report. The NBA also didn't schedule a game on Monday night, which provided the "Greek Freak" time to rest.

The Bucks' All-Star forward has also dealt with hand and wrist injuries this season, something that hasn't bothered him for long. He did play just three minutes in the All-Star game as he was recovering from an injured wrist.

The right knee, however, has persistently caused him trouble during the season. If he's already free of any discomfort, then the Milwaukee Bucks will be in high spirits as they close out the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo is averaging a career-high 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 62 games for the Bucks. He was one of the biggest reasons why Milwaukee surged from a 25-14 record to 56-22, the best win-loss slate in the league.

Antetokounmpo is healthy at just the right time. The "Greek Freak" will be leading the Milwaukee Bucks as they try to nail the best record in the entire NBA.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is still a darkhorse to win the NBA MVP

Giannis Antetokounmpo has flown under the radar for most of the season. Despite the Milwaukee Bucks' incredible past two months, he's still considered the third-best favorite to win the NBA MVP award.

The two-time MVP, however, can still strengthen his case to win the Michael Jordan MVP Trophy. Milwaukee (56-22) still have four games remaining in their schedule. They can't afford to end the regular-season with the same record as the Boston Celtics (54-24) as their rivals hold the tiebreaker.

If Milwaukee closes out the season 3-1, and even if Boston sweeps their remaining four games, the Bucks get the best record in the NBA. Giannis Antetokounmpo's MVP contention may be boosted by having an incredible stretch of games before the playoffs start.

Antetokounmpo has already made a strong statement in the Bucks' resounding 117-104 win against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. The Greek basketball superstar finished with 33 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and one steal.

Milwaukee's best player outdueled Embiid, who tallied 28 points, nine rebounds and five assists.

If Giannis Antetokounmpo can sustain that form in their last four games, his MVP stock should rise higher.

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