In a disheartening incident, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton disclosed that his younger brother was subjected to a racial slur by a fan during Game 1 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks. The shocking revelation came after the Pacers’ 125-108 win in Game 2 on Tuesday night, as Haliburton addressed the matter during his postgame news conference.
“My little brother in the stands the other day was called the N-word,” Haliburton said, his voice heavy with emotion.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been dealt a major blow with the news that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers due to a calf strain. While the team is hopeful he can return at some point during the series, the timeline remains uncertain.
Bucks president Peter Feigin confirmed to a local radio show that Antetokounmpo “will definitely not play in Sunday’s Game 1” but added “we expect Giannis to be back in the playoffs, not really sure when.
In a much-anticipated move, the Milwaukee Bucks are set to welcome back their defensive stalwart, Patrick Beverley, to the hardwood after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury. Head coach Doc Rivers confirmed that the gritty point guard will be available for Tuesday’s highly-anticipated showdown against the Boston Celtics, though he’s expected to come off the bench.
Beverley’s return couldn’t have come at a better time for the Bucks, who have been navigating a challenging stretch of games without their vocal leader on the court.
The 2023-24 NBA season has been a rollercoaster ride for Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks. After being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers last summer, Lillard faced what he called “the hardest transition” of his life, dealing with not only an on-court adjustment but also personal challenges off the court.
Lillard’s arrival in Milwaukee was meant to bolster the Bucks’ championship aspirations, but the reality has been far more complicated.
