Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Record-Breaking Night Against Pacers Followed by Drama
On Wednesday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered an exceptional performance, scoring a career-high 64 points against the Indiana Pacers, setting a new record for the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite the Pacers’ various defensive strategies, they couldn’t contain the two-time MVP, and the Bucks seemed to be on track for a win.
However, after the game, a bizarre incident involving the Pacers players and the game ball unfolded, turning the elation on the court into a drama-filled spectacle. The Pacers players took the game ball with them to commemorate rookie Oscar Tshiebwe’s first NBA point, but Giannis was fueled by the desire to claim the ball and rushed into the tunnel towards the Pacers’ locker room. The altercation continued even after the final buzzer, leaving a bitter taste.
Giannis’ pursuit of the ball didn’t go unnoticed, and Bucks security managed to recover it. However, the scuffle was followed by another on-court incident where Giannis was thrown to the floor by Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith, who ended up getting ejected. Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging it as an “unfortunate situation.”
During the post-game press conference, Giannis confirmed he had a ball with him but had doubts it was the game ball. Despite the chaos, Giannis made NBA history by climbing the all-time scoring list, surpassing the legendary Bob Cousy. The Bucks stand at 16-7, positioned as the third seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Pacers hold the fifth seed, standing at 13-8 after 21 games.
