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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.

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

Lakers star Luka Doncic made a $5,000 donation Tuesday to cover the cost of a vandalized mural depicting Kobe and Gigi Bryant in downtown L.A.

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