NBA: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 10-second violations in Game 1 did not go unnoticed

The Bucks fought the Atlanta Hawks to face a defeat ending in 116-113. Milwaukee’s Antetokounmpo has been bigger news than the defeat, catering to his impression from the preceding victories in Game 1 over the Miami Heat and Game 3 over Brooklyn Nets. The host and the crowd criticized the player for his violation during the free hits. The player’s change in shooting numbers from 68.5% from the foul line in the regular season to 55.4% in the 12 postseason games was 6-for-8 in Game 1 with Hawks.

The Eastern Conference finals Game 1 included two free hits by Antetokounmpo and Trae Young following a foul by Solomon Hill. Khris Middleton’s missing the game tie three-pointers gave the Hawks a 1-0 lead. Further, Hawks coach Nate McMillan refused to comment on the possibility of fault claim against reference to Philadelphia 76ers’ Ben Simmons in the Past.