On Saturday, the NBA announced a one-game without-pay suspension for Antetokounmpo’s physical assault on Griffin.
By a score of 140-99 on Thursday night, the Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks. With a final line of 40 points, eight rebounds, and one assist, Jayson Tatum had the greatest performance for the Celtics.
But, one incident involving Thanasis Antetokounmpo of the Bucks and Blake Griffin of the Celtics drew much attention. With 1:25 left in the fourth quarter of the game, Thanasis headbutted Griffin. Thanasis participated in the game for eight minutes and finished with one point and one assist before getting dismissed for the incident. The NBA stated on Saturday that Antetokounmpo had received a one-game no-pay suspension for his violence on Griffin.
The Celtics player had backed off after being struck and was seen mockingly grinning at Antetokounmpo. Even in his jokes, he had claimed that he required Jaylen Brown’s facemask to defend himself.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the younger brother of the Bucks’ star player, had the greatest game for his team, finishing with 24 points, seven rebounds, and two assists despite the team’s defeat.
On Sunday, when the Bucks visit the Philadelphia 76ers, Thanasis will serve his ban. He has played in 33 games this season, contributing 0.8 points and 0.9 rebounds while clocking 4.2 minutes per game.