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'Disrespectful' dad criticised as Pacers beat Bucks

'Disrespectful' dad criticised as Pacers beat Bucks

Summary

In a recent NBA playoff game, Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks had a negative interaction with the father of Tyrese Haliburton from the Indiana Pacers, who won the game. The Pacers will play against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the semi-finals, whereas the Milwaukee Bucks are eliminated from championship running this year.

Key Facts

  • The Indiana Pacers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118.
  • Tyrese Haliburton of the Pacers made the winning shot with 1.3 seconds left in the game.
  • After the game, Tyrese Haliburton's father showed Giannis Antetokounmpo a towel with Haliburton's face on it, which Antetokounmpo saw as disrespectful.
  • Tyrese Haliburton did not know about this incident until later, and has apologized to Antetokounmpo.
  • The Bucks are no longer in the running for this year's NBA championship.
  • The Pacers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the next playoff round.
  • The Boston Celtics also won their series and will face either the New York Knicks or the Detroit Pistons in the semi-finals.
  • The Denver Nuggets lead their series against the LA Clippers 3-2. The winner will play with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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