Antetokounmpo has strained calf, sits out against Magic, will also miss final 2 regular-season games [Video]

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss the rest of the regular season after an MRI confirmed the two-time MVP has a strained left calf, while his availability for the start of the playoffs remains uncertain.

Antetokounmpo left the Bucks’ 104-91 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night after he struggled to run upcourt late in the third quarter. The Bucks provided an update on Antetokounmpo’s status Wednesday.

The Bucks were encouraged that Antetokounmpo’s only injury involved his calf, because coach Doc Rivers had said after the game Tuesday that the 7-footer also was undergoing testing on his Achilles.

“I think that was the best news for everybody,” Bucks guard Damian Lillard said Wednesday after a 117-99 triumphover the Orlando Magic. “If it’s worse than that, then we’re looking at our season like, how can you expect to win the way we want to win without him. That was great news, I’m sure, …