Giannis Antetokounmpo made NBA history by scoring a franchise-record 64 points, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 140-126 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Breaking Michael Redd's 2006 record of 57 points, Antetokounmpo's outstanding performance included 20-of-28 field goals, 24-of-32 free throws, and 14 rebounds in 37 minutes.
The victory marked Antetokounmpo as the fifth player in NBA history to score 60+ points on 70%+ field goal shooting, joining legends like Wilt Chamberlain, Karl Malone, David Thompson, and Damian Lillard. Bucks coach Adrian Griffin praised Antetokounmpo's unstoppable nature and incredible will to win.
The game, however, concluded with a controversial postgame incident. Antetokounmpo engaged in a heated exchange with the Indiana staff, rushing toward the Pacers locker room, seeking the game ball. The dispute arose as the Pacers had taken the ball to commemorate Oscar Tshiebwe's first NBA point. The altercation escalated in the hallway, with Pacers GM Chad Buchanan reportedly elbowed in the ribs.
Despite the dominant performance, the focus shifted to the postgame incident, overshadowing the historic achievement. Antetokounmpo expressed his desire for the game ball, believing it should go to teammate Damian Lillard, who surpassed Kyle Korver in career 3-pointers during the game.
The confusion lingered over which ball was taken, with Antetokounmpo uncertain if he ended up with the actual game ball. The incident added a controversial twist to an otherwise remarkable night for the Bucks' star player.
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