The Milwaukee Bucks' superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was allegedly pushed by San Antonio Spurs' Chris Paul during their loss (144-118) on Friday, January 31 and the 'Greek Freak' didn't hold back as his furious response was caught on courtside cam.
What did Giannis Antetokounmpo say to Chris Paul?
Antetokounmpo went for a driving layup when he was fouled by Chris Paul, which included a push from the latter. Antetokounmpo took the issue with the hard foul and made sure Paul got to know about his feelings which led to an altercation between the two players.
I'll f*ck you up Antetokounmpo said.
The referees had to immediately get involved to which Antetokounmpo said he was good, but then Paul took issue with,
You can't talk sh*t and then be like 'I'm good Paul exclaimed.
The 30-year-old then told Paul,
Come see me after the game.
Paul responded,
I'll be there, you ain't like that.
The clips then cut to part after the game in which Antetokounmpo was telling Paul,
I'm right here, where are you going?
Paul responded with,
I don't care, you ain't doing anything.
The clip ends here as the players are seen going back to their respective locker rooms. Nothing much would have escalated between the two players but both of them talked throughout the game with the same intensity. However, this is the last time that the Bucks and Spurs will face each other this season as it would be interesting to see what pans out the next time these two sides meet in the next National Basketball Association (NBA) season.
San Antonio Spurs' stars shine as they defeat Bucks
It was both Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama who put up a show in the match between the Bucks and Spurs. Antetokounmpo registered 35 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. On the other hand, Wembanyama recorded 30 points, 14 rebounds, 1 assist and 6 blocks.
Both the teams had multiple players who crossed the 20-point mark. Keldon Johnson had 24 points and Stephon Castle had 20 points for the victorious San Antonio Spurs. For the Bucks, Damian Lillard chipped in with 22 points and Khris Middleton added 21 points. Together with the combined 78 points from Antetokounmpo, Lillard and Middleton, the Bucks were not able to secure the win.
The showdown is the second and final match between both sides. The first match was played on January 8 which was in favor of the Bucks as they defeated Spurs (121-105). The Spurs will next play on February 1 against the Miami Heat. As far as things go for the Bucks, they will play against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 2.
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