The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a heartbreaking loss to the Sacramento Kings.
The Milwaukee Bucks’ recent matchup against the Sacramento Kings was exciting for NBA fans.
In the end, the game was a close one, with the Kings winning 135-133, giving the Bucks their second loss of the season.
Speaking of this matchup, one moment involving Russell Westbrook caused a stir on social media.
During the third quarter, Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo scored at the rim to give his team an easy two points.
However, Antetokounmpo was stopped by Westbrook. how? Now, Westbrook literally wrapped his arms around Antetokounmpo and wouldn’t let him go.
Westbrook didn’t let go of the Greek Freak even after the referee blew the whistle. Obviously, the Bucks expected it to be a flagrant foul on Russ, but it was considered a common foul.
It didn’t take long for other players to get involved and separate the two stars.
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After the game, crew chief Mitchell Irvin said there was no illegal contact by Westbrook.
Although this was the official pool report, it was clear from his postgame comments that Antetokounmpo was unhappy with the decision.
“I don’t want to comment on that last play. I don’t want to say what I thought. I don’t want to get fined,” Antetokounmpo said of another play.
Myles Turner agreed with Giannis, saying, “I understand the frustration of my teammates…I’ll be careful with my comments. We don’t need to smoke out of the league right now.”
The play in question was when AJ Green hit a free throw and Westbrook grabbed Antetokounmpo again.
However, to avoid a fine, the Bucks’ dynamic duo decided to give a rather diplomatic answer.