Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) undergoes MRI

Field Level Media|published: 12/04/2025, 12:47am EST

Dec 1, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) looks on in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Giannis Antetokounmpo likely didn't tear his Achilles tendon when he exited Milwaukee's home game against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said postgame.

According to Rivers, the star big man underwent an MRI exam following the Bucks' 113-109 win.

Antetokounmpo left the game in the first quarter with what the team described as a right calf strain.

After tiptoeing along the baseline and dishing a pass to AJ Green for a layup, Antetokounmpo started to run back on defense when he fell to the ground in the paint. He needed assistance to leave the court with 9:05 left in the opening period.

The nine-time NBA All-Star hit two free throws, grabbed one rebound and handed out the assist to Green before departing.

Antetokounmpo has struggled to stay on the floor this season. While he is averaging 28.9 points, 10.1 rebounds and 6.1 assists per game, he strained his left adductor muscle on Nov. 17 at Cleveland and sat out the next four games.

The Wednesday game was his fourth appearance since returning from that injury. He has missed six games this season. The Bucks' next game is Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers in Milwaukee.

--Field Level Media