Giannis drops 64, gets heated with Pacers star after win

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Giannis Antetokounmpo drops 64, has heated exchange with Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton after Bucks win

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated 12/14/23

On Wednesday night, Giannis Antetokounmpo went off on the Indiana Pacers during the game and after.

Following a historic performance, dropping 64 points in a 140-126 victory, Antetokounmpo got into it with the Pacers players, mainly point guard Tyrese Haliburton.

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Tyrese Haliburton shared a heated exchange following the game. pic.twitter.com/OO8rcyfuog
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According to insider Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, the Pacers reportedly took the game ball, which understandably angered Antetokounmpo. He aggressively pursued the ball, even trailing the Pacers to their locker room. Haynes later added that Giannis ended up with the Ball.

Antetokounmpo's 64-point outing is a career-high and franchise record. Per ESPN Stats and Info, his 64 points are the most by a player in NBA history with 30 or fewer field-goal attempts. Antetokounmpo had 28, making 20. After his postgame tirade, it should be interesting to see if the league gets involved.