Giannis picked up Myles Turner in front of angry Pacers fans
Miles Turner enjoyed the victory during emotional return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 117-115. Giannis Antetokounmpo hit a contested 17-foot jumper at the buzzer and finished with 33 points, 13 rebounds and five assists, shooting 14-for-21 from the floor.
regardless, he jumped to the defense Turner after the game, who endured heavy boos from Pacers fans throughout the night despite the pregame video.
“Maybe he wouldn’t say it, but it hurt. But we’re here to lift him up, tell him how much we love him and respect him,” Antetokounmpo told ESPN.
The Greek Freak continued to give the Pacers a thumbs down before shutting them up as he walked off the court.
“We understand how much he gave for the team, for Indiana and how much he’s willing to give for Milwaukee. He’s a great, great person, great character, great competitor. I played against him for 10 years. I think he gave everything,” Antetokounmpo explained.
Turner himself was offensively quiet. He finished with nine points, seven rebounds and five blocks, started off strong with multiple early rebounds, but scored just two points after halftime.
The guys told me a few days ago before this even started, “We got you. We got you.” “Obviously there’s a big rivalry between these two teams, and I wasn’t the only reason they wanted to win, but a big reason,” Turner explained.
Ten years of blood, sweat, sacrifice and constant contempt for the beard. I guess growth isn’t always applauded Sometimes it’s commendable, but I’m grateful nonetheless. It’s still rising. #fearthedeer
— Miles Turner (@Original_Turner) November 4, 2025
“Ten years of blood, sweat, sacrifice and constant beard disdain. I guess growth isn’t always welcomed. Sometimes it’s boo’d. But I’m still grateful. It’s still growing,” he posted on X.
The former Pacers man then posted and deleted an Instagram story showing a wrecked race car, an image most often interpreted as mockery. Regardless, he will be happy that his team ended up winning that day.
2025-11-04 14:31:00
