A discussion about fouls has now permeated the Eastern Conference semifinal series between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks.
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo offered some commentary on the Celtics’ physical style of play, suggesting that they push it to the limit of what they can get away with.
Giannis on the Celtics' physicality: "You can play to the limits of fouling. They definitely play to the limits of [flagrant] fouling.”
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) May 1, 2019
Giannis also adds: "Now, you gotta f—ing play. You can't complain to the refs, you gotta play."
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) May 1, 2019
To be fair, Antetokounmpo isn’t making any excuses here. The Celtics play with a bit of cockiness and some aggression, but if anything, it sounds like the Milwaukee standout just wants to put some thoughts in the heads of referees ahead of a huge Game 3.
