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Shaq thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo was to blame for the ugly clash with Tyrese Haliburton's dad after Tuesday night's Bucks-Pacers game.

Shaq Surprisingly Blamed Giannis Antetokounmpo for Clash With Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad

Shaq thought Giannis did something to start this.

Shaq thinks Giannis Antetokounmpo was to blame for the ugly clash with Tyrese Haliburton's dad after Tuesday night's Bucks-Pacers game.

Shaq Surprisingly Blamed Giannis Antetokounmpo for Clash With Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad

Shaq thought Giannis did something to start this.

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is a great prop target on Wednesday.

Peter’s Points: NBA Best Bets Today (Predictions, Prop Bets for Julius Randle, Warriors-Rockets)

Sports Illustrated's Peter Dewey breaks down his favorite bets for the NBA playoff action on Wednesday, April 30.

The Knicks lost Game 5 to the Pistons

Tom Thibodeau Defends Decision to Keep Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart Sidelined Late in Game 5

The Knicks lost Game 5 to the Pistons, with Brunson and Hart on the sideline for much of the final three minutes.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo during Game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

Giannis Had a Painfully Simple Response When Asked About Feelings After Pacers Loss

Giannis Antetokounmpo is committed to coming back better next season.

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The Boston Celtics made NBA playoff history in the series-clinching win over the Orlando Magic.

Celtics Make NBA Playoff History in Series-Clinching Win Over Magic

Tyrese Haliburton’s father and Giannis Antetokounmpo had to be separated following the Pacers win over the Bucks.

Giannis Reveals What Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad Said to Him to Start Confrontation

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers calls a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Indiana Pacers in Game 4.

Doc Rivers Identifies Biggest Defensive Mistake in Bucks’ Overtime Collapse to Pacers

Giannis Antetokounmpo watches Tyrese Haliburton’s father hold up a flag in front of him.

Video Appears to Show Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad Instigating Giannis After Pacers Win

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was not thrilled with his dad taunting Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo following the Game 5 win.

Tyrese Haliburton Thinks His Dad Was in the Wrong After Confrontation With Giannis

Haliburton hit the last shot to beat the Bucks

Tyrese Haliburton Had Two-Word Message to Critics After Game-Winner to Eliminate Bucks

Giannis Antetokounmpo grabs Bennedict Mathurin by the back of the head.

Giannis Grabbed Pacers Player's Head During Postgame Handshakes After Bucks Collapse

Giannis Antetokounmpo confronts Tyrese Haliburton’s father after Game 5 loss to Pacers.

NBA Fans Were So Confused After Giannis Got Face-to-Face With Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad

Tyrese Haliburton celebrates his series-winner against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Charles Barkley Doesn’t Hold Back After Bucks ‘Choke’ vs. Pacers

The Pacers and Bucks had a bit of a fracas after Game 5 ended

Bucks, Pacers Game 5 Ends in Huge Shoving Match After Unlikely Indiana Comeback

The Milwaukee Bucks collapsed in overtime as the Pacers knocked Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. out of the postseason.

Milwaukee Bucks Collapse, Give Up 8-0 Run in Final Seconds of Overtime for Shocking Loss

Giannis Antetokounmpo exchanges words with Tyrese Haliburton’s father after the Pacers beat the Bucks.

Giannis Had a Tense Exchange With Tyrese Haliburton’s Dad After Bucks Collapse

Bennedict Mathurin react to a foul call.

Pacers Guard Incredulous Over Shooting Foul to End 3rd Quarter vs. Bucks

Doncic played every minute of the second half of Game 4

Luka Doncic Dismisses Two-Minute Report That Showed Refs Missed Crucial Foul in Game 4

Boston Celtics' Joe Mazzulla on April 29, 2025.

Joe Mazzulla Was Unsurprisingly Vague When Asked About Jrue Holiday's Injury Forecast

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Antetokounmpo and the Bucks likely saw their season end with Lillard’s injury.

Damian Lillard’s Injury Could End the Giannis Antetokounmpo Era in Milwaukee

Leonard (2) is on a mission to get another NBA title.

Clippers Appear to Finally Have the Right Title-Pursuing Puzzle Pieces

Mitchell is key to the Cavaliers’ title pursuit.

NBA Playoffs: One Thing We’ve Learned About Every Team in First Round

Doncic (77) had another 30-point night in the Lakers’ Game 2 win.

Full Throttle Luka Doncic Is Exactly What the Lakers Need

Curry put up 31 points in Golden State's 95–85 win over Houston in Game 1.

SI:AM | Vintage Stephen Curry Performance Leads Warriors Over Rockets

Dort and Holmgren will be key to the Thunder’s championship chase.

NBA Championship Power Rankings: Thunder Roll Into Postseason As Favorites

Gilgeous-Alexander is the front-runner for MVP.

NBA Awards Ballot: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nikola Jokic for MVP, Plus All Other Picks

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Amen Thompson Primed to Soar As Houston Launches NBA Title Chase

Butler and Curry are healthy entering the NBA playoffs and have a favorable first-round matchup.

NBA Playoffs Upset Watch: Four Low Seeds Who Could Defy the Odds

Williams goes up for a shot against the Rockets.

Jalen Williams Isn’t Backing Down in Thunder’s Pursuit of an NBA Title

Tatum and Brown look for a rebound against Mavericks guard Klay Thompson.

Five Trends That Could Decide 2025 NBA Playoffs

Mobley drives to the basket against Clippers guard Kris Dunn in March.

Evan Mobley Has the Magic Touch for East Top Seed Cavaliers

How the Lakers Surged Into Title Contention One Move at a Time

Cunningham will make his postseason debut this season as the Pistons clinched their first berth since 2019.

Cade Cunningham and the NBA Playoff Debuts We Can’t Wait to See

James (23) is one of the foremost postseason performers of this generation.

NBA Playoff Risers: LeBron James Highlights Players Who Meet the Moment

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Nov 19, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) reacts after receiving a technical foul during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Tre Mann is back on the court which is a great sign for the Charlotte Hornets

May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Washington Wizards vice president and general manager of monumental sports network Zach Leonsis represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Should the Wizards be Concerned with Low NBA Draft Entrant Count?

Mar 1, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Kon Knueppel (7) reacts after scoring during the first half against the Florida State Seminoles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Mavericks could select 'top shooter' from Duke in NBA Draft lottery

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper goes up for a basket in a first round game

Three Potential First Round Picks Compared to Knicks

Jan 29, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts to being hit in the face during the second half against the Washington Wizards at the FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Wizards Have Shot at Landing Star Guard in the West

Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey shoots the ball in the second half against the USC Trojans.

Nets Could Get Major Upside in Ace Bailey

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives in against Houston Rockets forward/guard Dillon Brooks (9) during the third quarter of game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Steph Curry Addresses 'Stupid' Dillon Brooks Altercation in Warriors-Rockets

Apr 29, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts after being hurt in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons during game five of first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Knicks Address Late Absences of Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart

Apr 29, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up before game five of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Kawhi Leonard Makes NBA History in Clippers-Nuggets Game 5