Giannis Antetokounmpo (lower back) leaves early versus Heat.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was declared out of the Bucks' 130-117 Game 1 defeat to the Miami Heat on Sunday due to a lower back injury, according to the team.

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Following the first-round game, Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer said Antetokounmpo's X-ray was "clear."

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"We'll see how he wakes up on Monday," Budenholzer explained.

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Antetokounmpo exited the court for the locker room after earning his second foul in the first quarter.

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However, Antetokounmpo did not try a shot after that and appeared to be hobbling when attempting to sprint up the floor in transition.

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Antetokounmpo checked out of the game and returned to the locker room at 8:33 of the second quarter, after Milwaukee committed a delay of game violation.

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He was then ruled ineligible for the rest of the game by the Bucks.

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