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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated interaction with Tyrese Haliburton's father. On Tuesday, the Indiana Pacers had a 119-118 overtime victory over Antetokounmpo and the Bucks to advance to the second round. After the win, Haliburton's dad, John Haliburton, rushed into the court and interacted with Milwaukee's superstar.
The conclusion of the Bucks' season wasn't pretty. In Game 5, the Bucks had a sizeable lead, which grew to 20 points in the second quarter. However, they couldn't protect the lead against Indiana in the second half. This led the Pacers to take control of the game.
In the final possession, the Bucks had a 118-117 lead. Haliburton had the ball with the clock winding down and Antetokounmpo defending him. The Pacers' star took the challenge and made a layup over the towering 6-foot-11 forward for the clutch basket.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during game five of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
With 1.3 seconds left, the Bucks tried to save their season with a full-court heave, but it didn't go in. Shortly after the final buzzer went off, Haliburton's dad stepped onto the court and taunted Antetokounmpo.
The Greek Freak was confused and revealed after the game that he didn't know it was Haliburton's dad. On X, a recent video showed how the father of the Pacers star walked up to Antetokounmpo.
The one-time Finals MVP had something to say to John. However, the Bucks' staff held him back, preventing the situation from escalating. Even veteran Pacers guard T.J. McConnell approached the nine-time All-Star and tried to calm him down.
During his postgame presser, Antetokounmpo expressed his disappointment in receiving such treatment from Haliburton's dad. The Pacers' two-time All-Star was also dismayed by his dad's behavior.
Antetokounmpo did his best to avoid getting eliminated on Tuesday. The eight-time All-NBA had 30 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists.
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The conclusion of the Bucks' season wasn't pretty. In Game 5, the Bucks had a sizeable lead, which grew to 20 points in the second quarter. However, they couldn't protect the lead against Indiana in the second half. This led the Pacers to take control of the game.
In the final possession, the Bucks had a 118-117 lead. Haliburton had the ball with the clock winding down and Antetokounmpo defending him. The Pacers' star took the challenge and made a layup over the towering 6-foot-11 forward for the clutch basket.
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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during game five of the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
With 1.3 seconds left, the Bucks tried to save their season with a full-court heave, but it didn't go in. Shortly after the final buzzer went off, Haliburton's dad stepped onto the court and taunted Antetokounmpo.
The Greek Freak was confused and revealed after the game that he didn't know it was Haliburton's dad. On X, a recent video showed how the father of the Pacers star walked up to Antetokounmpo.
The one-time Finals MVP had something to say to John. However, the Bucks' staff held him back, preventing the situation from escalating. Even veteran Pacers guard T.J. McConnell approached the nine-time All-Star and tried to calm him down.
During his postgame presser, Antetokounmpo expressed his disappointment in receiving such treatment from Haliburton's dad. The Pacers' two-time All-Star was also dismayed by his dad's behavior.
Antetokounmpo did his best to avoid getting eliminated on Tuesday. The eight-time All-NBA had 30 points, 20 rebounds and 13 assists.
Continue reading...
