The Greek was sent off after a second technique for provoking an opponent after a dunk
The Greek Giannis Antetokounmpoleader of the Milwaukee Bucks, was expelled this Wednesday from the game won 120-118 against the Detroit Pistons after receiving the second technique for allegedly provoking a rival after a dunk
With nine minutes left in the third period, Giannis scored a powerful dunk against Isaiah Stewart and according to the referees he challenged him excessively with his gaze, which led to the second technique.
Giannis was enraged by the decision and even sat next to a fan in the seats at the foot of the court. Milwaukee Fiserv Forum as a form of protest. After a few seconds, he left the floor.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was ejected for a second technical foul for taunting after he dunked on Isaiah Stewart.
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He had 15 pointsnine rebounds and five assists in 21 minutes.
The Bucks suffered to win against the Pistons. They trailed by ten with six minutes left, but Damian Lillard, with 18 of his 34 points in the last period, rescued them to give them their fifth win of the season.
Antetokounmpo averaged 26 points, nine rebounds and three assists per game before this game.