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Giannis Antetokounmpo's individual brilliance covered up the Bucks' defensive struggles as he scored 36 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a win over the Nets. His two blocks in the final 30 seconds were crucial. However, in a subsequent game against the Pistons, Giannis was ejected, and the Bucks lost the lead, resulting in a 109-99 victory for the Pistons. The ejection occurred after Giannis taunted Isaiah Stewart following a dunk. Giannis protested his ejection by sitting in the front row. Crew chief Rodney Mott explained the ejection, and Bucks coach Adrian Griffin and teammates reacted to the incident. Griffin vowed to protect Giannis following the ejection.
Adrian Griffin vows to protect Giannis Antetokounmpo following ejection #AdrianGriffin #GiannisAntetokounmpo #MilwaukeeBucks https://t.co/uQuvfmN9yk
‼️ UPDATED ‼️Crew chief Rodney Mott explains Giannis Antetokounmpo’s ejection in the third quarter vs. the #Pistons 🗣️ #Bucks coach Adrian Griffin & teammates react ⬇️ https://t.co/OmoInlzSpq
Giannis Antetokounmpo sassily sat in front row in protest of ejection from Bucks game https://t.co/XBJ2K6kCgB
Giannis Antetokounmpo got an incredibly weak ejection for taunting after dunking on Isaiah Stewart https://t.co/ehWMWB7WIm
The score when Giannis got ejected: 73-60 Bucks. The score now: 109-99 Pistons. https://t.co/7nxROChMwD
Giannis Antetokounmpo tallied 36 points and 12 boards in the win over the Nets – but his two blocks in the final 30 seconds were the biggest plays of the game. @eric_nehm on how individual brilliance covered up the Bucks’ defensive struggles ⤵️ https://t.co/TB79iRMZh4