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Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetocomo said at the end of Game 5 of the first round of playoff series, the conflict between him and Indiana Pacers’ father Tyrees Halliburton was caused by “disrespectful” actions.
Halliburton scored a 119-118 victory and a 4-1 playoff series victory on Tuesday, making it the game-winning shot with 1.3 seconds remaining to score a 4-1 playoff series victory over the Bucks to play the Cleveland Cavaliers.
In a post-match moment, Antetokounmpo said he was approached by John Halliburton during the celebration. The video shows Elder Halliburton approaching twice, lifting a towel and approaching the NBA MVP. The pair then came to face each other as tensions grew. They were eventually separated by players and other security guards.
“When you lose a game, your emotions get higher,” Antetocompo told reporters. “I have fans, and I thought it was a fan, but I realized it was Tailese’s (daddy) – I love Tyrese, and I think it’s very rude.”
This involved the second confrontational Antetocomo at the end of Game 5 at Gainbridge Field House. They had to pull forward from Indiana’s Benedict Maturin after the pair shared a hug following the outcome. Antetocomo put his hand on Matlin’s neck, and the guards pushed it away, causing a stir.
Antetokounmpo then cited his NBA title victory in 2021, discussing how he believes players should behave after a victory.
“I believe I am humbled by victory,” said the 30-year-old. “No, when you win a game, you talk sh*t and be rude to someone else is a green light.” I won the championship. ”
Halliburton, who provided a dramatic ending to Tuesday’s match and provided a layup to seal the victory, said he disagreed what his father did at the end of the contest.
“Basketball is basketball, let’s keep it on the court. I think he’s excited and just saw his son come on the court making a game winner,” the 25-year-old told reporters.
“But we had a conversation. I think he needs to allow me to play basketball and stay there. But I’m coming to celebrate him. But the emotions of the game got excited there. I spoke with him. I spoke with Giannis.
Hours later, John Halliburton apologized on social media.
“I would like to sincerely apologise to the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight’s game,” he wrote about X.
The conflict between Antetokounmpo and Haliburton’s dad was covered with Tuesday’s thrilling game.
The encounter, in which the Bucks needed victory to keep the season alive, was played with the ferociousness of the game of doing, unable to separate the two after 48 minutes.
Antetokounmpo was on fire, finishing with 30 points, 20 rebounds, 13 assists, two steels and two blocks, trying to fill for the injured Damien Lillard, and was missing with a torn Achilles heel.
In overtime, Bucks guard Gary Trent Jr. hit four three pointers as it appeared that Milwaukee was forced into Game 6 in the Top 7 Series.
However, Trent Jr. was able to close the game with an 8-0 run, closing off with a late layup from Halliburton, and earning the famous victory and spot in the next round of the postseason, resulting in two costly turnovers in the final seconds of overtime.
“This is what happens when the best Pacers ever win because of the situation, this falls,” Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle said afterwards. “Tai clearly wrote a large part of this ending. Congratulations to him.”
