Examining future for face of franchise
- The Indiana Pacers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in overtime on Tuesday, advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals in Indianapolis.
- The Bucks made a third different starting lineup this season after Damian Lillard tore his Achilles in game three, with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the only original starter remaining.
- Milwaukee led 13-0 early and maintained a 20-point lead at one point, but Indiana’s starters including Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Myles Turner rallied to force overtime.
- Haliburton scored 26 points with 9 assists and 3 blocks, Nesmith had 19 points and 12 rebounds, while Giannis posted 30 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists for Milwaukee.
- Indiana’s comeback marks the largest in franchise playoff history and sets up a series against the Cleveland Cavaliers starting Sunday, highlighting a major milestone for the Pacers and uncertainty for Milwaukee’s future.
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Doubts Surround Antetokounmpo's Future Post Bucks' Playoff Defeat - Real News Now
Good day! We’re still discussing Bill Belichick. Let’s consider Giannis Antetokounmpo’s uncertain future. It was a peculiar and somber conclusion if it indeed signals the end. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the unparalleled talent responsible for the Bucks’ first modern era championship, found himself in a squabble with Tyrese Haliburton’s father moments after Haliburton made the game-deciding basket. Damian Lillard, the extraordinaire brought to Milwau…
Giannis’s time in Milwaukee may be over — and another blockbuster opportunity could be there for Masai Ujiri and the Raptors
The Greek Freak's future is one of the hottest talking points around the NBA after the Bucks were eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the first round.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Wants Another Ring -- Will It Be in Milwaukee?
Now that the Bucks’ season is over, the real drama begins. Giannis Antetokounmpo is expected to meet with team management soon to discuss his future and the direction of the franchise, according to ESPN’s Jamal Collier, who cites sources relayed by colleague Shams Charania. While these postseason sit-downs have become routine over the years, this one carries significantly more weight. The Bucks are at a crossroads — and so is their two-time MVP.…
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