The opening quarter of Tuesday’s eagerly anticipated In-Season Tournament quarterfinals provided Milwaukee Bucks supporters with a legitimate worry. This comes after it looked like Giannis Antetokounmpo injured his ankle early in the contest.

The Bucks obviously cannot afford to lose their lucky charm at this pivotal point in the season.

Milwaukee Bucks Star Giannis Antetokounmpo Suffers Ankle Injury Vs. Knicks

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During a failed shot in the opening quarter, Giannis landed on Knicks player Julius Randle’s ankle. Upon landing, Antetokounmpo twisted his left ankle:

Giannis was able to stay in the game, which is fantastic news because that might have been bad. The former two-time MVP finished the first quarter with 13 points on 6-of-8 shooting, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal, giving little indication that the ailment hampered him.

Antetokounmpo is obviously planning to play despite this small setback because he understands how crucial this elimination game is. Supporters of the Bucks in Milwaukee will now be hoping that the ankle does not swell up overnight as they prepare for Thursday’s semifinal game against the Indiana Pacers.

However, it goes without saying that the Knicks will have some thoughts on it. On Tuesday, New York entered the game with the intention of surprising everyone and defeating Milwaukee on their home court.

In the first quarter, Julius Randle led the Knicks with 12 points on a flawless 6-of-6 shooting performance, one rebound, and two assists.

The Bucks had a tenuous 37-35 lead at the end of the first quarter.