The shooting error of Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, opposite Jimmy Butler of the Miami Heat on the ringer of Game 2 of his East Conference semi-final game on Wednesday was the right choice, according to the NBA’s last-minute report.
Antetokounmpo’s foul came with a tenth of a second to pass and the adjustment is tied, the call sent Butler over the line for two single shots, and hit both, giving Miami a 116-114 win and a 2-0 lead on the scoreboard.Series.
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“Butler is in the air in an herbal shooting movement when Antetokounmpo comes into contact with his stomach and affects his trajectory and balance,” the report says.”The blow is before time expires and the foul happened before Butler landed.”
Butler finished with thirteen problems, 7 out of 8 from the free-throw line, while Antetokounmpo’s 29 problems, 14 rebounds and three assists were in vain.
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In statements to reporters after the defeat, Antetokounmpo said he thought he had made the right move and commented that it was a defensive move he had made several times.Once he saw Butler had four seconds left, he knew he was coming up and tried to challenge him..
“I tried to complicate Things for Jimmy, ” said Antetokounmpo.” The referee said there was contact.Maybe there was … That’s what it is. I tried to challenge the shot.”
Whether it was a transparent foul or not, Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer warned that he was disappointed that the decision was made with the game at stake, rather than allowing any of the groups to fight for five more minutes in overtime.
“I would say that we are disappointed with the trial, the decision, the timing,” Budenholzer said. “It’s hard work. I have a lot of respect for the referees … We have our own way of doing things. You are going to disagree.”