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[Saba Sports News] Giannis Antetokounmpo was clearly frustrated after the Milwaukee Bucks dropped to 0-2 in their first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers.
Following Tuesday’s 123-115 loss in Game 2, Antetokounmpo spoke with reporters and didn’t hold back. When asked about the team’s mindset heading into a crucial Game 3, the Bucks star let an F-bomb slip.
“My mindset right now is Game 3,” Antetokounmpo said. “I know the f—ing deal, man. I just know the deal. I know what I gotta do.”
You can watch the clip — though be warned, the language is NSFW.
Antetokounmpo delivered a massive performance with 34 points, 18 rebounds, and seven assists, but didn’t get much help outside of Bobby Portis, who added 28 points and 12 boards. Even with Damian Lillard returning to the lineup after a calf-related blood clot issue, the Bucks couldn’t match Indiana’s well-rounded attack, which saw six players score in double figures.
To make matters worse, Pacers fans trolled Antetokounmpo during the game, adding insult to injury. With last year’s first-round loss to Indiana still fresh — and rumors already swirling about Antetokounmpo’s future if the Bucks bow out early again — Milwaukee finds itself in a pressure cooker heading into Game 3.