By Johnny Askounis/ info@eurohoops.net
Giannis Antetokounmpo headbutting Moritz Wagner during the Orlando bubble game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Washington Wizards resulted in the Greek Freak being suspended for one game without pay. Antetokounmpo will be again eligible for the opener of the best-of-seven playoffs series against the Orlando Magic.
Per NBA: “Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended one game without pay for headbutting Washington Wizards center Moritz Wagner during a stoppage in play, it was announced today by Kiki VanDeWeghe, Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.
The incident, for which Antetokounmpo was assessed a Flagrant Foul 2 and ejected, occurred with 8:50 remaining in the second quarter of the Bucks’ 126-113 win over the Wizards on Aug. 11 at Visa Athletic Center on the campus of ESPN’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando.
Antetokounmpo will serve his suspension Thursday when Milwaukee faces the Memphis Grizzlies at Visa Athletic Center.”
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