Giannis Antetokounmpo Exits Game Early with Groin Injury

On November 18, 2025, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was forced to exit their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers early due to a groin injury. Prior to the injury, Antetokounmpo had already made a significant impact, scoring 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists in just 13 minutes of first-half action.

Antetokounmpo's early departure from the game raised immediate concerns for the Bucks and their fans. The two-time MVP had been in the midst of one of the strongest starts to a season in his career, averaging career-highs of 32.6 points on 63% shooting, 11.3 rebounds, and 7.1 assists through the first 12 games. Despite dealing with patellar tendinopathy issues earlier in the season, Antetokounmpo had rarely missed time, sitting out only one game in October and another recently against the Charlotte Hornets.

The Bucks ruled Antetokounmpo out for the remainder of the game against the Cavaliers, with Jericho Sims replacing him in the starting lineup for the second half. Fans and the organization will now anxiously await further updates on the severity of Antetokounmpo's groin injury and his timeline for return to the court.