On Tuesday night, the Milwaukee Bucks were on their path to playing against the Indiana Pacers in Game 5. Giannis Anteto Compo and Bucks were on the brink of exclusion.
They were down 3-1 in the series and needed a victory to stay alive. Milwaukee jumped out for an early lead, but the Pacers fought back. It took an OT to decide the winner on Tuesday. Indiana eliminated the Bucks’ 118-111 lead with less than 40 seconds left. They won Game 119-118. Tyrese Halliburton’s dad was in court and he made eye contact with Giannis Antetocomo.
Giannis Antetokounmpo felt that Tyrees Halliburton’s dad was “disrespectful” after Game 5
A word of exchange between Giannis and Tyrese Halliburton’s father.
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When the match ended between Milwaukee and Indiana on Tuesday, players met on the court to wish each other well. While that was happening, Tyrese Halliburton’s father John went to court. Giannis Antetocomo of Milwaukee walked by John Halliburton. This didn’t sit well with the two MVPs. They met eye contact at John Haliburton Jawing at Antetokounmpo.
Antotekounmpo stared at the soul and John Halliburton, but he wasn’t going to be upset. The 30-year-old was eventually separated by the Bucks security. Speaking to the media after the game, Giannis called John Harinerton’s actions “very, very rude.” John Halliburton should not look at him on the court after a game. He’s a little too comfortable and needs to take a huge step.
Furthermore, his son Tyree disagreed with what happened last night. The All-Star said he was going to talk to his father and talk to Giannis. In the evening, John Halliburton went to social media and apologized to Giannis, Bucks and the Pacers organization. He noted that his actions were not a good reflection of himself or his son. John Halliburton crossed the line Tuesday, but he apologised for his actions. The Pacers are currently heading for the conference semi-finals to face the Cavaliers.