VIDEO: Antetokounmpo ejected for tackle on Dunleavy
Benny Sieu / Reuters
With the Milwaukee Bucks on the fast track to elimination in front of a restless home crowd, emotions boiled over for Giannis Antetokounmpo.
With his Bucks down 30-plus in the first half of Game 6 against the Chicago Bulls and Antetokounmpo on the receiving end of a Mike Dunleavy elbow that went unpunished - and was also heavily embellished - the Greek Freak attempted to take justice into his own hands.
It did not go well.
Explanation (1/2): 1:34/Q2: Antetokounmpo lowered his shoulder and ran into a vulnerable shooter, therefore...
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) May 1, 2015
Explanation (2/2): 1:34/Q2: ...a Flagrant Foul 2 was called for unnecessary & excessive contact. RULE: http://t.co/LINxZEelaP
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) May 1, 2015
If you're wondering, Scottie Pippen did not approve.