Giannis Antetokounmpo has words with Chris Paul, sounds in the offense

San Antonio-Giannis Antetokounmpo de Milwaukee made an exception to a lack of the fourth quarter of Chris Paul of San Antonio that left the star of the Bucks on the floor during the 144-118 defeat of the Bucks against the Spurs on Friday night .

With 3:46 remaining and the Bucks following the 131-111, Antetokounmpo caught a bouncing pass of the prince of Tourean and turned to the basket when Paul, Jeremy Sochan and Devin Vassell tried to defend. Antetokounmpo turned between Sochan and Paul, who seemed to take Antekounmpo to the court.

Antetokounmppo landed on his right hip and back and immediately told Paul while pointing it. Teammate Gary Trent Jr. helped Antetokounmpo to get up after the play, and Sochan approached to take a step between Antetokounmpo and Paul. Khris Middleton and Victor Wembanyama moved Sohane just when Stephon Castle approached to calm the situation.

Paul was called for a foul in the play, and after a review, a common fault was governed.

The frustration of Antetokounmppo was delayed after the game. He waited several seconds near Half Court by Paul after the final bell. The two exchanged words briefly while Paul waited to carry out an interview after the court.

“The people who know me do not try me,” Antetokounmpo told journalists after the game. “If I try, it’s a different side. If you try me, you’ll get that different side of me.”

Antetokounmppo initially said that “nothing” happened, calling it “a physical game”, before adding: “I don’t know if I was stumbled or they pushed me.” He made when asked why he waited for Paul after the game.

“At the end of the day, I think we are all men. We all respect each other,” said Antetokounmpo. “If the words cross the line, then there must be consequences. I really do not say much. I do not say much to start, try to play in the right way. If I feel that you are putting my livelihood, my career and my body in danger, In danger, it’s enough, brother.

After the play, a smaller fight occurred that was quickly interrupted by teammates and security personnel.

“Giannis is as level as anyone in our league,” said Milwaukee coach, Doc Rivers. “So, if I was upset by something, I’m probably going to guess something happened.”

The incident spoiled a competitive confrontation between two of the best international league players in Antetokounmpo and Wembanyama.

Antekounmpo scored a maximum of 35 points with 14 rebounds and 6 assists. It was the fourth consecutive game of Antetokounmpo with at least 35 points and 10 rebounds, drawing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the longest streak in the history of the franchise.

Wembanyama registered its sixth race game with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks, drawing the second games of this type in the last 20 seasons.

The Spurs made a 24 triple franchise record, with Wembanyama connecting in 5 of 11.