Updates on Pat Connaughton’s injury exit against the Heat are provided by coach Adrian Griffin.
The coach of the Bucks says Pat will be assessed on Wednesday to determine the extent of his ankle sprain.
The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Miami Heat on Tuesday to secure their spot in the In-Season knockout round. Nevertheless, with Pat Connaughton’s premature departure, their injury list only got longer.
In the final seconds of the second quarter, Connaughton made a strong drive to the hoop and successfully executed an impressive dunk. However, Pat’s right foot landed awkwardly as he descended, and he remained on the ground holding it while wincing in agony.
After being substituted out, Connaughton went into the dugout. A short while later, the Bucks declared that he would not be playing again because of a sprained right ankle.
To be determined The veteran swingman will be evaluated on Wednesday morning, according to Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin, who spoke to the media following the game.
Griffin has stated that the only update he can give regarding Connaughton is the upcoming evaluation of the ankle sprain, as the extent of the injury is still unknown.
He said, “All I’ve been told so far is that they will assess them in the morning.”
Importance of Pat’s wound
The severity of the ankle sprain is still unknown, but Connaughton’s probable absence would deal the Bucks’ wing slate yet another severe blow.
While the team manages Khris Middleton’s workload, Jae Crowder is still out due to his ongoing recuperation from surgeries on his left adductor and abdominal tear. A prolonged absence from the field for Connaughton will hurt Milwaukee’s forward depth.
Despite his lowest point average since his rookie campaign in Milwaukee, which is 5.7 this year, his high energy, dependability, and shooting will be crucial to the Bucks’ hopes of maintaining their momentum in the 2023–24 campaign.
Connaughton’s likely absence will present an opportunity for Andre Jackson Jr. and MarJon Beauchamp to step up and gain more on-court experience.
