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Giannis Antetokounmpo Was Furious After Indiana Pacers Took The Game Ball From His Franchise Record 64-Point Performance

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ready to fight the Indiana Pacers for taking the game ball from his franchise-record 64-point performance.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Dec 14, 2023
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Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t won an MVP since 2020 but is still playing as one of the best players in the NBA. He just dropped 64 points to help the Bucks beat the Indiana Pacers. This was an incredible performance by Giannis, but the former MVP looked furious with the Pacers for taking away the game ball before Giannis could take it. The Greek Freak was seen yelling at Tyrese Haliburton and was calmed down by his teammates. 

Giannis 😳 pic.twitter.com/glegJUas4m

— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) December 14, 2023

It seems a Pacers assistant coach is the one to blame, as he took the game ball before Giannis and was caught on camera doing the same.

https://twitter.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1735151755464229247

It was a historic performance from Giannis and he would want the game ball to commemorate the same. Chris Haynes has since confirmed that the Pacers wanted the game ball to give it to rookie Oscar Tshibewe, who scored his first (and only) NBA point tonight from a free throw.

“Initial explanation from one member of Pacers to Bucks players as to why they took the game ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo: They wanted to give it to a rookie who scored his first career basket. Oscar Tshiebwe was the only rookie to register his first point. He made one free throw.”

B/R Sources: Initial explanation from one member of Pacers to Bucks players as to why they took the game ball from Giannis Antetokounmpo: They wanted to give it to a rookie who scored his first career basket. Oscar Tshiebwe was the only rookie to register his first point. He made…

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) December 14, 2023

Giannis ended the night with 64 points, 14 rebounds, three assists, and four steals in arguably one of the finest performances of his career. Given it was a Milwaukee home game, he deserved to take the ball home instead of the visiting Pacers wanting to give it to a rookie who played in garbage time. Giannis did ultimately retrieve the ball.

Giannis owns a lot of historic achievements in Bucks history and now he can finally claim Michael Redd’s record as the leading single-game scorer in franchise history.


Giannis Knew In 2021 He Was Going To Break Michael Redd’s Record

The 2020-21 season will always be the most memorable in Giannis Antetokounmpo’s career. He came off two consecutive MVPs and unceremonious playoff exits, prompting people to declare that the Bucks can’t win a title with Giannis as their star. He responded immediately by committing his long-term future to Milwaukee a season early and instantly winning a title after the team tarded for Jrue Holiday.

During that historic season for the Bucks, Giannis had put his eyes on more than just the NBA title. He told former single-game franchise record scorer Michael Redd that he would break Redd’s 57 points, which he scored against the Utah Jazz in 2006. 

Giannis Antetokounmpo: “One day I’m going to break your record.”

Michael Redd: “I know you will! I got lucky one night.”

Giannis Antetokounmpo: “Hopefully, I can get lucky one night too.”

Giannis to Michael Redd in 2021: "One day I'm going to break your record"

Giannis broke it tonight.

58 points. The most points scored in a game in Milwaukee Bucks history. pic.twitter.com/QNdxJFIqER

— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) December 14, 2023

With the record in his rear-view, Giannis will now focus on ensuring he can make the Bucks one of the best teams in the NBA. Even with the addition of Damian Lillard, Giannis is carrying a massive load to try and make up for any off-nights that Lillard has. 

Giannis is averaging 32.0 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists this season. He should be among the MVP frontrunners and this performance will likely put him back in the conversation.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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