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Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo got into a heated confrontation with the father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton following Game 5, spurred by what Antetokounmpo called a "disrespectful" exchange on the floor.

As precious seconds ticked away in the fourth quarter Tuesday night, New York star Jalen Brunson was waiting at the scorer's table for a whistle in the Knicks' 106-103 loss to the Detroit Pistons, who stayed alive in this Round 1 series, forcing a Game 6.

Indiana star Tyrese Haliburton blew past Giannis Antetokounmpo for the go-ahead layup with 1.3 seconds left to give the Pacers a 119-118 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and a 4-1 series win in the Eastern Conference first round on Tuesday night.

Giannis Antetokounmpo didn't want to discuss his future in Milwaukee after Tuesday night's season-ending loss and instead lamented the Bucks' third straight first-round exit and their inability to win Game 5 for the injured Damian Lillard.

The Celtics broke open Tuesday night's game after Paolo Banchero went to the bench with his fifth foul and rolled to a 120-89 victory to close out the series in five games.

Jamal Murray scored a game-high 43 points to pace the Nuggets to a Game 5 win over the Clippers and a 3-2 series lead.

Stephon Castle garnered 92 of 100 available first-place votes to give the Spurs the franchise's fourth Rookie of the Year award.

As the predraft process kicks into high gear, Jeremiah Fears moves up and Cooper Flagg stays at No. 1.