The first round of the playoffs has already raised the bar of expectations with some incredible performances. However, a bunch of scary falls and unexpected injuries have sent a shiver down the spines of NBA buffs. Following the injuries in the Lakers-Grizzlies game, disappointing news on Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and Heat guard Tyler Herro has left the hoops fans in denial.?
Though the Game 1’s were a sweet treat initially, back-to-back injuries during the game between Miami Heat and the Bucks might ruin the playoffs for the fans. While the main stars continue to stay out, fans are praying for an early return.?
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyler Herro might miss the playoffs
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Following the Lakers-Grizzlies drama, the fans were hyped for the first game between the Bucks and the Heat. Expectations for the match-up between Jimmy Butler and the Greek Freak did not last long after the MVP candidate left for the locker room after a scary fall.
Already with a 12-point lead before Antetokounmpo’s injury, Jimmy Butler lead Miami Heat to get the job done in the first game. Dropping a crucial 35-point performance along with 11 assists, Butler might miss one of Heats’ valuable assets in the next game. Following Antetokounmpo’s lower back contusion, Miami guard Tyler Herro injured his right hand in an attempt to steal the ball.?
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Unable to shoot the ball in the very next play, Herro was sent back to the locker room where reports revealed the 23-year-old had broken his hand. The playoff craze took a wild drop after the fans got to witness these terrible injuries. Conceding a huge loss in the very first game, the Milwaukee Bucks‘ championship hopes are at stake right now.?
Tyler Herro was in pain after an apparent hand injury pic.twitter.com/k6OUQMt5JD
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2023
Giannis with a scary fall 😳
Fortunately, he's ok 🙏 pic.twitter.com/QaShNkKoUi
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 16, 2023
Fans react to the injuries during the Heat-Bucks game
Injuries have always ruined the game for the fans. Though the postseason is set to take place for more than a month, fans fear these injuries might cost the team’s championship run. Jimmy Butler and co.’s hard work in the play-in might all go in vain as they might miss Herro for the rest of the postseason. Here are some of the fans’ reactions to the playoff injuries today:?
All these injuries ruining the playoffs
— 😎 (@Grizzskiiii) April 16, 2023
All these game 1 injuries smh
— JamoRian (@Spinny43) April 16, 2023
First Ja, now this?
— Washed🔜 (@WashedJ20) April 16, 2023
Fans believe the Miami Heat’s championship hopes might go in vain after Herro’s hand injury.
heat are done
— El Bichote (@Brxnxo) April 16, 2023
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Heat are finished
— ale 6️⃣ (@WeTheWaptors) April 16, 2023
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