Tyler Smith: Haliburton- “After we won, I kind of blacked out a little. As far as the incident between Giannis and my pops, I had no idea it happened until I got to the back. I talked to my pops after, and I don’t agree with what transpired there from him. He needs to just allow me to play basketball. I’ll talk with Giannis about it. I don’t think my pops was right.”
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Is anyone actually going to report anything about Giannis or are we just going to the old “everybody knew!” once something does happen? – 9:44 PM
Is anyone actually going to report anything about Giannis or are we just going to the old “everybody knew!” once something does happen? – 9:44 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Indiana Pacers pull off an incredible 119-118 comeback OT win over Milwaukee Bucks to close 1st round series.
Insane finish.
Tyrese Haliburton to rim past Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What happened afterward just as wild. Antetokounmpo heated at something or someone. #NBAPlayoffs pic.x.com/2sZvqSX6q8 – 9:21 PM
Indiana Pacers pull off an incredible 119-118 comeback OT win over Milwaukee Bucks to close 1st round series.
Insane finish.
Tyrese Haliburton to rim past Giannis Antetokounmpo.
What happened afterward just as wild. Antetokounmpo heated at something or someone. #NBAPlayoffs pic.x.com/2sZvqSX6q8 – 9:21 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
The trade machine this summer with both Giannis and KD rumors flying pic.x.com/xuIiHLNgJQ – 9:18 PM
The trade machine this summer with both Giannis and KD rumors flying pic.x.com/xuIiHLNgJQ – 9:18 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Pacers scoring plays, 7:58 4Q (Hali sub in) – OT:
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Nesmith 2
Turner FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton FT
Haliburton FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton 3
Nesmith 3
Nesmith 2
Nembhard 3
Haliburton 2
Haiburton FT
Haliburton 2 – 9:11 PM
Pacers scoring plays, 7:58 4Q (Hali sub in) – OT:
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Siakam 2
Haliburton AST Nesmith 2
Turner FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton FT
Haliburton FT
Haliburton 2
Haliburton 3
Nesmith 3
Nesmith 2
Nembhard 3
Haliburton 2
Haiburton FT
Haliburton 2 – 9:11 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Bucks up seven with 40 seconds to go in OT. Pacers score the game’s last eight points to close out the game and series.
Giannis has 2 points (just two shots), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the extra period.
The Milwaukee offseason just got a lot longer. – 9:03 PM
Bucks up seven with 40 seconds to go in OT. Pacers score the game’s last eight points to close out the game and series.
Giannis has 2 points (just two shots), 4 rebounds and 2 assists in the extra period.
The Milwaukee offseason just got a lot longer. – 9:03 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
The Bucks and Giannis’ offseason now begins after that wild finish in Indy.
Meanwhile, last night’s historically bad season-ending loss in Miami served as a reminder of just how far the Heat is from being a title contender. “We were humbled” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:02 PM
The Bucks and Giannis’ offseason now begins after that wild finish in Indy.
Meanwhile, last night’s historically bad season-ending loss in Miami served as a reminder of just how far the Heat is from being a title contender. “We were humbled” miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… – 9:02 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A lot of emotions pouring postgame. Giannis and Mathurin got into it. Then Kevin Porter Jr. was losing it. Lloyd Pierce made sure Mathurin just went to the locker room and avoided any trouble. – 9:02 PM
A lot of emotions pouring postgame. Giannis and Mathurin got into it. Then Kevin Porter Jr. was losing it. Lloyd Pierce made sure Mathurin just went to the locker room and avoided any trouble. – 9:02 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
If THAT is how i just watched Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks career end I demand to speak to a manager. – 9:01 PM
If THAT is how i just watched Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks career end I demand to speak to a manager. – 9:01 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Fantastic playoffs by Giannis AND Gary Trent Jr.
Despite the cruel loss, valiant effort by an undermanned team. – 8:59 PM
Fantastic playoffs by Giannis AND Gary Trent Jr.
Despite the cruel loss, valiant effort by an undermanned team. – 8:59 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Well that’s a heartbreaking potential end to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee. What a collapse – 8:58 PM
Well that’s a heartbreaking potential end to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Milwaukee. What a collapse – 8:58 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Genuinely the worst taste you could’ve left in Giannis’ mouth going into an offseason in which teams are preying on him requesting a trade. – 8:58 PM
Genuinely the worst taste you could’ve left in Giannis’ mouth going into an offseason in which teams are preying on him requesting a trade. – 8:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Man, I just feel so sick for Bucks fans right now.
They weren’t winning the series. I think we all knew that. But they were seconds away from at least getting one last Giannis home game, one last chance to say goodbye before the inevitable trade derby.
Instead… they get THAT. – 8:57 PM
Man, I just feel so sick for Bucks fans right now.
They weren’t winning the series. I think we all knew that. But they were seconds away from at least getting one last Giannis home game, one last chance to say goodbye before the inevitable trade derby.
Instead… they get THAT. – 8:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis this season:
— 30.4 PPG
— 11.9 RPG
— 6.5 APG
— 1.2 BPG
— 60.1 FG%
His third season averaging 30/10/5, more than any other player in NBA history. pic.x.com/LQOddqX1dn – 8:57 PM
Giannis this season:
— 30.4 PPG
— 11.9 RPG
— 6.5 APG
— 1.2 BPG
— 60.1 FG%
His third season averaging 30/10/5, more than any other player in NBA history. pic.x.com/LQOddqX1dn – 8:57 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
what a moment for haliburton
what an absolutely implosion by the bucks – 8:57 PM
what a moment for haliburton
what an absolutely implosion by the bucks – 8:57 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bucks suffer two costly turnovers in OT, Haliburton makes game-winning layup to finish off the series: 4-1.
Pacers complete comeback, win 119-118. Haliburton scored 21 of 26pts in 2H.
Up next: at Cleveland for Round 2 – 8:55 PM
Bucks suffer two costly turnovers in OT, Haliburton makes game-winning layup to finish off the series: 4-1.
Pacers complete comeback, win 119-118. Haliburton scored 21 of 26pts in 2H.
Up next: at Cleveland for Round 2 – 8:55 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis in Game 5:
30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history. pic.x.com/7mwHCECtE6 – 8:55 PM
Giannis in Game 5:
30 PTS
20 REB
13 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
The first 30/20/10/2/2 playoff game in NBA history. pic.x.com/7mwHCECtE6 – 8:55 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Giannis with the sixth 30-20 triple-double in playoff history.
Jokic has 3. Kareem and Wilt had the others. – 8:52 PM
Giannis with the sixth 30-20 triple-double in playoff history.
Jokic has 3. Kareem and Wilt had the others. – 8:52 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Giannis with a chance to keep the Bucks’ playoff hopes alive in OT 👀 pic.x.com/MtzLbNCAoX – 8:40 PM
Giannis with a chance to keep the Bucks’ playoff hopes alive in OT 👀 pic.x.com/MtzLbNCAoX – 8:40 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers double Antetokounmpo and he missed at the end of regulation. Game 5 is headed to OT, tied at 103
Pacers 5-1 in the regular season.
Of note: Antetokounmpo and Siakam have 5 fouls. – 8:37 PM
Pacers double Antetokounmpo and he missed at the end of regulation. Game 5 is headed to OT, tied at 103
Pacers 5-1 in the regular season.
Of note: Antetokounmpo and Siakam have 5 fouls. – 8:37 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Weird timeout by Kuzma there, Gary was very much there for the pass. If you’re the Bucks now might as well check Giannis in for this possession and get a good look – 7:56 PM
Weird timeout by Kuzma there, Gary was very much there for the pass. If you’re the Bucks now might as well check Giannis in for this possession and get a good look – 7:56 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A very bad half for the Pacers, yet they’re only down by six. 47-41.
They’ve only been outscored in just 3/9 halves this series.
Turner and Nesmith have 10pts. Pacers 3/4 from range after 1/11 start. Giannis kept to 8pts, 2FTAs. – 7:05 PM
A very bad half for the Pacers, yet they’re only down by six. 47-41.
They’ve only been outscored in just 3/9 halves this series.
Turner and Nesmith have 10pts. Pacers 3/4 from range after 1/11 start. Giannis kept to 8pts, 2FTAs. – 7:05 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Early coaches challenge from Doc Rivers. Calls stands — Antetokounmpo charging foul. His second. With 6:22 to go.
Bucks are out of challenges with 88% of the game left. – 6:20 PM
Early coaches challenge from Doc Rivers. Calls stands — Antetokounmpo charging foul. His second. With 6:22 to go.
Bucks are out of challenges with 88% of the game left. – 6:20 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Regular starters for the Pacers. Bucks are changing it up.
Porter Jr., Trent Jr., Green, Antetokounmpo, Portis. – 5:31 PM
Regular starters for the Pacers. Bucks are changing it up.
Porter Jr., Trent Jr., Green, Antetokounmpo, Portis. – 5:31 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“They don’t have much to give, but their best bet is to try to find a big star in the offseason. People talk about Kevin Durant. Giannis really. If the Bucks lose and Giannis wants out.”
Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today discussing Miami Heat.
Bobby Marks: “Either player is going pic.x.com/3n8OfFXuaT – 5:01 PM
“They don’t have much to give, but their best bet is to try to find a big star in the offseason. People talk about Kevin Durant. Giannis really. If the Bucks lose and Giannis wants out.”
Danny Green on ESPN’s NBA Today discussing Miami Heat.
Bobby Marks: “Either player is going pic.x.com/3n8OfFXuaT – 5:01 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
ICYMI: In this week’s Sixers mailbag, I did my best to process an insane hypothetical:
The Sixers winning the lottery… and trading the Cooper Flagg pick… with Joel Embiid… for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Please find time for a nap after reading this:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:56 PM
ICYMI: In this week’s Sixers mailbag, I did my best to process an insane hypothetical:
The Sixers winning the lottery… and trading the Cooper Flagg pick… with Joel Embiid… for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
Please find time for a nap after reading this:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 4:56 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Damian Lillard’s injury makes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks uncertain
foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 4:46 PM
Damian Lillard’s injury makes Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Bucks uncertain
foxsports.com/stories/nba/da… – 4:46 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“This could potentially be [Giannis’] last game in a Bucks uniform.”
@MisterCBooz and @DGreen_14 on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee heading into Game 5 against the Pacers 😟 pic.x.com/5gE3WQOOQz – 4:17 PM
“This could potentially be [Giannis’] last game in a Bucks uniform.”
@MisterCBooz and @DGreen_14 on Giannis’ future in Milwaukee heading into Game 5 against the Pacers 😟 pic.x.com/5gE3WQOOQz – 4:17 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Column also includes…
* A deeper look at the Anthony Edwards-Luka Doncic debate that crossed the Timberwolves’ desk in mid-January
* My response, belatedly, to Rick Carlisle’s rant against our anonymous player poll (in defense of Tyrese Haliburton).
nytimes.com/athletic/63200… – 4:14 PM
Column also includes…
* A deeper look at the Anthony Edwards-Luka Doncic debate that crossed the Timberwolves’ desk in mid-January
* My response, belatedly, to Rick Carlisle’s rant against our anonymous player poll (in defense of Tyrese Haliburton).
nytimes.com/athletic/63200… – 4:14 PM
Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: Today’s Sixers mailbag includes some early playoff takeaways, from roster construction to officiating.
But first, I broke down an insane fake trade idea suggested to me that is built around Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetounmpo & Cooper Flagg. Buckle up:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 12:08 PM
New: Today’s Sixers mailbag includes some early playoff takeaways, from roster construction to officiating.
But first, I broke down an insane fake trade idea suggested to me that is built around Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetounmpo & Cooper Flagg. Buckle up:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 12:08 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“He might go for 60 on these guys.”
@Scalabrine predicts a big Game 5 for Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight against the Pacers
#NBAPlayoffs | @Bucks | @Giannis_An34 pic.x.com/OdRsL77hZN – 12:02 PM
“He might go for 60 on these guys.”
@Scalabrine predicts a big Game 5 for Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight against the Pacers
#NBAPlayoffs | @Bucks | @Giannis_An34 pic.x.com/OdRsL77hZN – 12:02 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points this series:
135 — Giannis
89 — Pacer
63 — Pacer
62 — Pacer pic.x.com/zQeiTocKHa – 11:52 AM
Most points this series:
135 — Giannis
89 — Pacer
63 — Pacer
62 — Pacer pic.x.com/zQeiTocKHa – 11:52 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
How Damian Lillard injury sets stage for Nets’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit
clutchpoints.com/nba/brooklyn-n… – 8:02 AM
How Damian Lillard injury sets stage for Nets’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade pursuit
clutchpoints.com/nba/brooklyn-n… – 8:02 AM
Lori Nickel @LoriNickel
Lori Nickel: Here’s why the Pacers have the Bucks’ number – villainous Tyrese Haliburton and a relentless culture jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:56 AM
Lori Nickel: Here’s why the Pacers have the Bucks’ number – villainous Tyrese Haliburton and a relentless culture jsonline.com/story/sports/n… via @journalsentinel – 6:56 AM
More on this storyline
Jim Owczarski: Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton’s dad get into a heated conversation under the baseline after the game, also. Giannis Antetokounmpo has to be separated from Bennedict Mathurin then. Giannis Antetokounmpo and James Johnson then talk it out at about half court and boos rain down on the Bucks’ forward, how claps to the crowd on his way out the tunnel. -via Bluesky / April 29, 2025
NBA Stat: NBA Stat @nbastat.bsky.social Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 4th player in NBA playoff history to record a 30/20/10 game. (via RealSports) #NBA -via Bluesky / April 29, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Jaylen Brown passed Byron Scott in playoff scoring and is now No. 45 in NBA history. Giannis Antetokounmpo moved ahead of David Robinson for No. 53. Luka Doncic passed eight players and is No. 98 all-time. -via Twitter @hoopshype / April 28, 2025
Scott Agness: Bucks suffer two costly turnovers in OT, Haliburton makes game-winning layup to finish off the series: 4-1. Pacers complete comeback, win 119-118. Haliburton scored 21 of 26pts in 2H. Up next: at Cleveland for Round 2 -via x.com / April 29, 2025
“You see just his attention to detail,” Tyrese Haliburton said. “He’ll spend 10-15 minutes in one spot shooting one shot just to sharpen it up. You see how hard he works. It’s no surprise that he’s doing what he’s doing.” -via Indianapolis Star / April 29, 2025