Chicago Bulls' Zach LaVine enters health and safety protocols ahead of Game 5 vs. Milwaukee Bucks

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine has entered the NBA's health and safety protocols on Tuesday, greatly jeopardizing his availability for Game 5 on Wednesday as the team faces elimination.

LaVine is averaging 19.3 points in four postseason games against the Milwaukee Bucks, who have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven first-round Eastern Conference playoff series.

This will be the third time that LaVine has entered the league's protocols, following stints in December and at the end of the 2020-21 season.

Game 5 is Wednesday night in Milwaukee.