The Milwaukee Bucks have finally got some breathing space in the NBA. Coming into the playoffs, the Bucks were one of the favorites to advance to the next round. However, after the initial two games, Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. were trailing 0-2. Thus, coming to the third game, it was important for the Bucks to win. And while they did manage to win 117-101, things inside the court got back in Game 2 got heated up very quickly.
The Pacers vs. Bucks matchup has been a fiery one through and through. However, things got really nasty at one point in the second game. Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton got involved in a heated confrontation with Bobby Portis Jr. and Damian Lillard. The back and forth seemed quite tense as the leaked audio was released. Here’s how the entire story unfolded.
Haliburton: “You’re gonna see”
Portis Jr. : “Shut your a** up”
Haliburton: “You a h*e”
Lillard: “You a h*e”
Haliburton: “Yea, ight… I like that!”
LEAKED Audio Of Tyrese Haliburton Trash Talking Damian Lillard & Bobby Portis👀:
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Hali: “You’re gonna see”
Portis: “Shut your a** up”
Hali: “You a hoe”
Dame: “You a hoe”
Hali: “Yea, ight… I like that!”
Siakam also exchanged words with Dame:
“You ain’t gonna do nothing” pic.twitter.com/56wodyc8nw
And that was not all. Pascal Siakam, too, decided to get involved. Trashing Lillard, Siakam said, “You ain’t gonna do nothing.”
Surely, Haliburton and Siakam did have their way in Game 2. But Game 3 came as a redemption for the Bucks. Quite expectedly, after the win, the Bucks’ camp looked quite jovial.
Tyrese Haliburton Contained As Bucks Eye Epic Comeback
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Even with Damian Lillard coming back to the side for the playoffs, things looked quite dull. However, in Game 3, Gary Trent Jr. helped the Bucks open their account. Containing Tyrese Haliburton tactically, Trent also dropped 37 points alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo to help the Bucks cut the lead to 1-2.
Greatness from Gary Trent Jr.
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 26, 2025
37 PTS | 9 3PM | 4 STL | 75% 3FG pic.twitter.com/xjUoInENuF
Speaking on his mindset throughout the game, Trent said, “My mindset was just to come in and get a win… I was trying to be all over him to start the game… Let him know you’re there and try to take him out of his game.”
Coach Doc Rivers, too, praised Trent for his aggressive play. Thus, with more important games, the Milwaukee Bucks will look to continue their strong run.
